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Altheimer

Arkansas · 984 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 $29,097. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,900. The poverty rate of 40.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
984
−17%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
480 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
+16%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4496548591K1K1990201020202024Altheimer
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,097
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,872 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,192
+19%since 2000
from $9,428 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.1%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.7%(128)
Black87.4%(1,042)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.7%(318)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(92)
Black87.8%(864)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(14)
Asian1%(10)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score26.7%(263)
Diversity Score
27
Unchangedsince 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.6%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altheimer, Arkansas?

Altheimer, Arkansas has about 984 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altheimer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altheimer, Arkansas earns about $29,097 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 $47,900, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Altheimer, Arkansas?

About 7.5% 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 40.7% 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 4 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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