Altamont is a city in Oregon state in USA with a population of 18982 residents.. The poverty rate of Altamont is 21.6%, which is 54% higher than national average. The typical household in Altamont earns $48285 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 5 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 13 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 51.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Altamont, only 85% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Altamont remained 7.5%, which is 60% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Altamont, only 17% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 34% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Altamont is 97, which is 3% lower than national average. Median home value in Altamont is $162700 , which is 29% lower than national average. While median income in Altamont remained $48285, which is 28% lower than national average.