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Altheimer

Arkansas · 642 residents (2025 est.) · 2.05 sq mi
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Altheimer is a city of 517 people in Arkansas. The median age is 57.2, about 18 years above the US median. Getting to work takes 60 minutes on average. The population has fallen 57% since 2000. The typical home is worth $71,600, having more than doubled since 2000. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

517
−57%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
642 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
252 / sq mi
−57%since 2009
from 585 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
57.2
+80%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.05 sq mi
Population, 19902024
4496548591K1K19902000201020202024Altheimer
2024517
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.5%(44)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.2%(6)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.7%(19)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.3%(17)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(17)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(62)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.8%(35)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(45)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(91)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7428.6%(148)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.8%(30)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.6%(3)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$42,663
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,872 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,312
+168%since 2000
from $9,428 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+20.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.458
+20%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$71,600
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$736
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,442
67.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
31.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.76 people
−13%since 2009
from 3.18 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.2%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
36.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.7
+2%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
58
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(128)
Black87.4%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(27)
Black94.2%(487)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
14
−63%since 2009
from 37 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English2.7%(14)
German1.5%(8)
Scottish1.2%(6)
American0.6%(3)
Section 05

Education

23.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

59.9 min
+242%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
100.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
9.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
42.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
79.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 72.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
47.6%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.1%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

63.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
36.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2013
from 8.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.5%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 38.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
85.0%
+28.5 ptssince 2020
from 56.5% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
99.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 98.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.7%(94)
Married47.2%(128)
Widowed5.2%(14)
Divorced12.9%(35)
Women 15+
Never married24.9%(44)
Married50.3%(89)
Widowed23.7%(42)
Divorced1.1%(2)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2013
from 8.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
39.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 39.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2020
from 9.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
36.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2020
from 27.7% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
34.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 34.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
48.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 60.8% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)15%(3)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)35%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era50%(10)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 20 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altheimer, Arkansas?

Altheimer, Arkansas has about 517 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altheimer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altheimer, Arkansas earns about $42,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altheimer, Arkansas expensive?

In Altheimer, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $71,600, and the typical rent is about $736 a month.

How educated are people in Altheimer, Arkansas?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Altheimer, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altheimer, Arkansas?

About 18.2% of people in Altheimer, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altheimer, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altheimer, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 471 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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