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Altus

Arkansas · 758 residents · 1.892 sq mi
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Altus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,714. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $64,700. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
758
−7%since 2000
from 817 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+9%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3565347128891K1990201020202024Altus
2024827
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,714
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,842 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,781
−15%since 2000
from $17,376 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(714)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(21)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other2.9%(22)
Diversity Score16.4%(125)
Diversity Score
16
+171%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
7.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altus, Arkansas?

Altus, Arkansas has about 758 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altus, Arkansas?

The typical household in Altus, Arkansas earns about $25,714 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Altus, Arkansas?

About 9.4% 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 30.8% 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 343 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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