| Place Name | Altoona |
| Place Type | City |
| ZIP Code(s) | 50009 |
| County | Polk County |
| Area Code(s) | 515 |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time (CST) |
| Population (2022) | 14,563 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 34.55% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 90.04% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Iowa 3rd |
| State House Districts | 30,38 |
| State Senate Districts | 15,19 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 90.04% |
| African American | 3.16% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.56% |
| Native American | 1.1% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 4.66% |