Altavista is a very small town located in the state of Virginia. With a population of 3,329 people and two associated neighborhoods, Altavista is the 160th largest community in Virginia.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Altavista is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Altavista is a town of sales and office workers, service providers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Altavista who work in office and administrative support (18.99%), management occupations (13.30%), and healthcare suport services (8.70%). Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Altavista is worth considering. Being a small town, Altavista does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.The percentage of people in Altavista who are college-educated is somewhat higher than the average US community of 21.84%: 28.80% of adults in Altavista have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Altavista in 2022 was $29,114, which is lower middle income relative to Virginia and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $116,456 for a family of four. However, Altavista contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Altavista is an extremely ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Altavista home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Altavista residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Altavista include English, European, Irish, German, and African. The most common language spoken in Altavista is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and African languages.
