This was 11.3 percent higher than the state average of 41.8 percent. In 2020 the total municipality population reached 7,769.
93.9 percent of the population had at least a high school diploma or the equivalent.
Degree distribution in Altoona for 2020*
Degree | Number of people | Percentage of population |
---|---|---|
No degree | 321 | 6.1 |
Regular high school diploma | 993 | 18.8 |
GED or alternative credential | 116 | 2.2 |
Some college, less than 1 year | 302 | 5.7 |
Some college, 1 or more years, no degree | 750 | 14.2 |
Associate's degree | 1,024 | 19.3 |
Bachelor's degree | 1,044 | 19.7 |
Master's degree | 449 | 8.5 |
Professional school degree | 183 | 3.5 |
Doctorate degree | 113 | 2.1 |