Altoona, PA Metro Area is located in central Pennsylvania and is home to 123,132 people. With a population density of 230.14 people per square mile, this area offers plenty of room for its citizens to live and grow. The local businesses here range from small mom & pop stores to larger national chains. Year-round outdoor activities are plentiful due to the area's temperate climate. Popular pastimes include fishing, camping, biking, and golfing. There are several organizations dedicated to promoting community involvement such as the Altoona Community Development Corporation and the Altoona Heritage Foundation which provide resources to help maintain the city’s rich history and culture. Local sporting events draw crowds from all around with top teams such as the Altoona Curve taking center stage each summer in nearby Peoples Natural Gas Field.
The population in Altoona Metro Area is 123,132. There are 234 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Altoona Metro Area is 43.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Altoona Metro Area is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Altoona Metro Area
- 50.5% are married
- 11.1% are divorced
- 27.7% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Altoona Metro Area
- 94.8% are White
- 1.5% are Black
- 0.7% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 1.2% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander