Altoona, SD is a small rural town located in the southeastern region of South Dakota. With a population of 97, it has a population density of 2 people per square mile. This makes it significantly less densely populated than the rest of the United States, which has an average population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Altoona has plenty to offer its residents and visitors alike. Locally owned businesses such as the Altoona Grocery & Liquor Store and The Sports Shack provide goods and services to the community. Year-round outdoor activities include hiking, camping, fishing, and skiing on nearby ski resorts like Terry Peak Ski Area. Other organizations active in the community include local churches and service organizations such as Lions Club International and Kiwanis Club. Popular sporting events hosted in Altoona include high school football games and youth soccer tournaments.
The population in Altoona is 97. There are 3 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Altoona is 38.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Altoona is 1.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Altoona
- 85.9% are married
- 5.6% are divorced
- 11.1% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Altoona
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander