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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Altamont

Kansas · 1,048 residents · 1.97 sq mi
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Altamont has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,763. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $37,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 33.0
Average education
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,048
−4%vs 2000
vs 1,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
532 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
37.6
+5%vs 2000
vs 35.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,763
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,431 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,545
−22%vs 2000
vs $14,895 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $50,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$260
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $357 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,038)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score3.1%(32)
Diversity Score
3
+63%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+21%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Kansas?

Altamont, Kansas has about 1,048 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Kansas?

The typical household in Altamont, Kansas earns about $22,763 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 $37,300, and the typical rent is about $260 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Kansas?

About 19.4% 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 8.8% of people in Altamont, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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