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Altheimer

Arkansas · 696 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 $24,702. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 496 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 50% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
696
−42%since 2000
from 1,192 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 581 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.9
+44%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4496548591K1K1990201020202024Altheimer
2024517
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,702
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,872 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,030
+112%since 2000
from $9,428 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,200
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
27.7% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+46%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(36)
Black92.1%(641)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.5%(108)
Diversity Score
16
−42%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.6 min
+189%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
40.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−88.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altheimer, Arkansas?

Altheimer, Arkansas has about 696 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altheimer, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altheimer, Arkansas earns about $24,702 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 $57,200.

How educated are people in Altheimer, Arkansas?

About 12.9% 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 23.1% 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 292 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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