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Altona, IL

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Population
449
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
760 ft
Median Home Value
$102,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$940/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$69,375
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityKewanee, Illinois15 miles away · 12,115 residents.

About Altona

Altona is a village in Knox County, Illinois, United States. The 2020 census counted 463 residents. Altona is part of the Galesburg Micropolitan Statistical Area. Altona was originally called La Pier, and under the latter name was laid out in 1834. A newcomer can read Altona through the overlap of its older landmarks, surrounding geography, and current places. For a newcomer, Altona comes into focus through those concrete links among its past, landscape, and current routines.

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