Altamont Town, Tennessee
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 1136 residents, 5369 households, and 3232 families in the town. The population density was 51.5 people per square mile (19.88/kmē), it is the fourth least densely populated town in the U.S. state of Tennessee. There were 438 housing units at an average density of 19.9 per square mile (7.68/kmē). The average household size was 2.76 people, and the average family size was 3.15 people. In the town the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 9.3% from 18 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 11.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 91.9 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 88.2 females. The median age of the town's population was 33.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Altamont Town was 33.2 and 32.8 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 97.89% White, 0.09% Black or African American, 0.53% American Indian, 0.09% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.53% from two or more races and 0.88% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $21767, it is the 34th poorest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $25000, it is Tennessee's 17th poorest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $10074, making it the fifth poorest town by per capita income among the Tennessee. The median income is $14554, Males have a median income of $21288 versus $10444 for females.
In 2000, 282 pupils and students, of which 53.9% are male and 46.1% are female, 24.82% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.45% nursery or pri school, 6.74% kindergarten, 52.13% elementary school, 26.24% high school and 7.45% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1136 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1113 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1114 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1109 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1113 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1112 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1120 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1122 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1118 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1116 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1113 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Elementary school | 82 | 65 | 147 |
| High school | 38 | 36 | 74 |
| College or graduate school | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont town, Tennessee | $21767 | $25000 | $10074 |
| Grundy County, Tennessee | $22959 | $27691 | $12039 |
| Tennessee, United States | $36360 | $43517 | $19393 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |