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Altus

Arkansas · 681 residents (2025 est.) · 1.892 sq mi
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Altus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
827
+1%since 2000
from 817 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+13%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:681 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3565347128891K1990201020202024Altus
2024827
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,842 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,974
+49%since 2000
from $17,376 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.463 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade27.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,200
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
25.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.0%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(786)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(17)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(749)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(54)
Diversity Score21.8%(181)
Diversity Score
22
+260%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 23.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.9%
+33.6 ptssince 2017
from 40.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altus, Arkansas?

Altus, Arkansas has about 827 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altus, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altus, Arkansas earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altus, Arkansas expensive?

In Altus, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $108,200, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Altus, Arkansas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Altus, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altus, Arkansas?

About 23.8% of people in Altus, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altus, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altus, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 412 residents, a change of about 99 percent over that period.

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