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Altamont

Kansas · 1,053 residents (2025 est.) · 1.97 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,716. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $107,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
993
−9%since 2000
from 1,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
504 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.6
+8%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,053 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9661K1K1K1K1990201020202024Altamont
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,716
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,431 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,199
+136%since 2000
from $14,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
−7%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$967
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(1,049)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(821)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino8%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(87)
Diversity Score37.8%(375)
Diversity Score
38
+1910%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
1.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 14.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−76.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Kansas?

Altamont, Kansas has about 993 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Kansas?

The typical household in Altamont, Kansas earns about $64,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Kansas expensive?

In Altamont, Kansas, the median home is worth about $107,400, and the typical rent is about $967 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Kansas?

About 29.3% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Kansas?

About 4.5% of people in Altamont, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Kansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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