Altamont, IL is a small town located in Effingham County with a population of 2,327. The population density of 1,658 people per square mile gives the town a rural feel and allows for plenty of year-round outdoor activities. Residents can take advantage of local businesses such as The Pizza Place, Kroger grocery store, and Urbakken Law. Outdoor activities include hiking trails at nearby Wolf Creek State Park or catching a game at the local Altamont Redskins football field. Organizations include the Effingham Chamber of Commerce and various 4H groups that work to help better the community. Altamont also hosts several local sporting events such as the Effingham County Softball Tournament and soccer matches at St. Anthony High School. With these community organizations, businesses, and outdoor activities all within close proximity residents are able to enjoy everything Altamont has to offer!
The population in Altamont is 2,327. There are 1,642 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Altamont is 39.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Altamont is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Altamont
- 46.6% are married
- 10.5% are divorced
- 31.8% are married with children
- 13.1% have children, but are single
Race in Altamont
- 99.0% are White
- 0.2% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 0.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander