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Altoona, Wisconsin Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Altoona is 7,800, with 49% male and 51% female. The population has grown steadily, supported by its proximity to Eau Claire and suburban development.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1887
  • County: Eau Claire County
  • Land area: 4.9 square miles
  • Population density: 1,592 people per square mile
  • Area code: 715
  • Zip code: 54720

Geography and Location

Altoona is located in western Wisconsin, in Eau Claire County, just east of the city of Eau Claire. The town is situated along the Eau Claire River and offers scenic views and outdoor recreational opportunities. Altoona has grown as a suburban community, with many residents commuting to Eau Claire for work. The town has a humid continental climate, with cold winters and warm summers, typical of the Upper Midwest.

Demographics

Median resident age: 36.1 years
Median household income: $40,394
Median house value: $98,400

Population by Race

Races in Altoona:

  • White Non-Hispanic (95.6%)
  • Two or more races (1.6%)
  • American Indian (1.1%)
  • Hispanic (0.7%)
  • Other Asian (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (44.8%), Norwegian (26.9%), Irish (9.9%), English (7.2%), Polish (6.3%), French (5.2%).

Elevation: 890 feet

Land area: 4.1 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altoona

  • High school or higher: 89.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 26.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 7.5%
  • Unemployed: 2.8%
  • Mean travel time to work: 18.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altoona city

  • Never married: 24.6%
  • Now married: 53.5%
  • Separated: 0.5%
  • Widowed: 9.5%
  • Divorced: 11.8%

2.3% Foreign born (1.3% Asia, 0.4% Europe, 0.4% North America).

Population change in the 1990s: +824 (+14.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altoona:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altoona:

  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY REGIONAL (about 5 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Abbreviation: EAU)
  • LA CROSSE MUNI (about 66 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Abbreviation: LSE)
  • ROCHESTER INTERNATIONAL (about 96 miles; ROCHESTER, MN; Abbreviation: RST)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altoona:

  • MENOMONIE MUNICIPAL-SCORE FIELD (about 30 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; Abbreviation: W11)
  • CHETEK MUNI-SOUTHWORTH (about 37 miles; CHETEK, WI; Abbreviation: Y23)
  • BLAIR (about 40 miles; BLAIR, WI; Abbreviation: 5E6)

Amtrak station near Altoona:

  • 5 miles: EAU CLARE (101 N. FARWELL ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altoona:

  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-EAU CLAIRE (about 4 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 9,866)
  • CHIPPEWA VALLEY TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 4 miles; EAU CLAIRE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,601)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STOUT (about 34 miles; MENOMONIE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 7,183)
  • WINONA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 55 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 6,568)
  • SAINT MARY’S UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA (about 55 miles; WINONA, MN; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • WESTERN WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 65 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 2,973)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE (about 72 miles; LA CROSSE, WI; Full-time enrollment: 8,669)

Schools

Public high school in Altoona:

  • ALTOONA HI (Students: 429; Location: 711 7TH ST W; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Altoona:

  • EAU CLAIRE SDA SCHOOL (Students: 10; Location: 919 TENTH STREET WEST; Grades: 1 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Altoona:

  • PEDERSEN EL (Students: 554; Location: 1827 BARTLETT AVE; Grades: PK – 04)
  • ALTOONA MID (Students: 435; Location: 1903 BARTLETT AVE; Grades: 05 – 08)

Private primary/middle school in Altoona:

  • ST MARY S SCHOOL (Students: 91; Location: 1828 LYNN AVENUE; Grades: KG – 6)

Libraries

Library in Altoona:

  • ALTOONA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $239,864; Location: 1303 LYNN AVE.; 29,471 books; 1,114 audio materials; 1,890 video materials; 111 serial subscriptions)

 

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