Altona, IN is a small rural town located in Gibson County. It has a population of 460 people and a density of 980 people per square mile, which is much higher than the US average of 93 people per square mile. The town is mainly focused on agriculture and farming, with many local farms offering fresh produce and meats. Local businesses include Stroud’s Country Store which sells groceries, hardware, and other items, as well as Country Road Antiques specializing in vintage finds from across the Midwest. There are also several year-round outdoor activities in Altona such as hiking trails, fishing spots, camping sites, and kayaking along the nearby White River. Community organizations include the Altona Lions Club which raises money for local charities, and the Altona Historical Association for those interested in discovering more about the area’s history. For sporting events there's always the annual youth baseball tournament at Brushy Creek Park or regular softball games held at Altona City Park.
The population in Altona is 460. There are 2,266 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Altona is 39.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Altona is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Altona
- 49.0% are married
- 19.5% are divorced
- 25.8% are married with children
- 17.7% have children, but are single
Race in Altona
- 94.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander