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Altheimer

Arkansas · 1,192 residents · 2.05 sq mi
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Altheimer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,872. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $28,400. The poverty rate of 41.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,192
+21%since 1990
from 988 in 1990
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 482 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.8
+11%since 1990
from 28.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4496548591K1K1990201020202024Altheimer
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,872
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,422 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,428
+57%since 1990
from $5,989 in 1990
US average: $21,522
41.6%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$28,400
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$361
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
70.3%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
29.7% rent
1.6
−23%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic19.7%(195)
Black79.9%(789)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score40.8%(403)
2000
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(128)
Black87.4%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score26.7%(318)
27
−34%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
62.3%
+12.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Altheimer, Arkansas?

Altheimer, Arkansas has about 1,192 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altheimer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altheimer, Arkansas earns about $17,872 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 $28,400, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Altheimer, Arkansas?

About 5.7% 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 41.6% of people in Altheimer, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altheimer, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altheimer, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 204 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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