Altona , New York

Altona is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Altona, Clinton County, New York, United States. The population was 730 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 2,887.GeographyThe hamlet of Altona is located in the northern part of the town of Altona at . The Great Chazy River flows along the southeast edge of the hamlet, dropping in elevation in. The Ganienkeh Community of the Mohawk people is southwest of the hamlet.According to the United States Census Bureau, the Altona CDP has a total area of 4.4sqkm, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 1,056 people, 140 households, and 89 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 628.6 per square mile (242.7/km²). There were 157 housing units at an average density of 93.5/sq mi (36.1/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 49.43% White, 35.42% Black or African American, 0.76% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 13.83% from other races, and 0.38% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 23.58% of the population.