Demographics & People — Altamont, Tennessee
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,100 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~2,000 |
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| Median Age | 47.3 |
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| Total Households | 361 |
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| Family Households | 280 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.91 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0388 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,039 |
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| Black or African American | 21 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 363 |
| American | 153 |
| Other groups | 147 |
| Irish | 136 |
| German | 75 |
| English | 67 |
| Swiss | 29 |
| Scotch-Irish | 15 |
| French (except Basque) | 11 |
| Italian | 7 |
Language
| English Only | 1,034 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,034 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 72 |
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| Population 18+ | 702 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Altamont, Tennessee.
