Altona, Illinois
Altona: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Altona is a village located in the county of Knox in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 531 and a population density of 219 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 490 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Altona
| Population : | 490 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Knox County |
| Plate code : | 309 |
| Area : | 2.43 km2 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 00:21:44 (22nd December 2024) |
| Postal code : | 61414 |
| Density : | 202 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -8.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Altona is located at 41°6'53"N 90°9'52"W (41.1147600, -90.1645600).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Altona decreased by 8.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 531 | - | census |
| 2011 | 525 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 523 | -0.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 520 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 518 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 512 | -1.17% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 508 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 505 | -0.59% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 499 | -1.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 497 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 490 | -1.43% | estimation process |
Altona zip code is 61414.
County name: Knox, County
fips: 17095
Schools in Altona
College & universities near Altona, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 143613 | Carl Sandburg College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401 |
| 146427 | Knox College | Galesburg (IL) | 61401-9999 |
| 147341 | Monmouth College | Monmouth (IL) | 61462-1998 |
| 143279 | Black Hawk College | Moline (IL) | 61265-5899 |
| 143695 | La James International College-East Moline | East Moline (IL) | 61244 |
Stations (12)
Amtrak & bus stations near Altona, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Altona , New York census-designated place in Clinton County, New York with a population of 2,845 people.
- Altona , Indiana town in Indiana, United States with a population of 199 people.
Other cities in Knox County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Knox County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Galesburg | 29,803 | County seat of Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Truro | 18,532 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Abingdon | 3,008 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Knox | 2,692 | County seat of Knox County, Tennessee, United States; third-largest city in Tennessee |
| Knoxville | 2,692 | City in Knox County, Illinois, United States |
| Ontario | 871 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Wataga | 773 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| East Galesburg | 761 | Human settlement in Knox Township, Illinois, United States of America |
| Oneida | 653 | City in Illinois, USA |
| Yates City | 641 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Williamsfield | 538 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Victoria | 282 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Rio | 280 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Maquon | 259 | Township in Knox County, Illinois |
| Saint Augustine | 111 | Human settlement in Knox County, Illinois, United States of America |
