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Altamont

Kansas · 1,061 residents · 1.97 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,971. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,061
−3%since 2000
from 1,092 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 554 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9661K1K1K1K1990201020202024Altamont
2024993
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,971
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,535
+58%since 2000
from $14,895 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(880)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(35)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other6.6%(70)
Diversity Score26.5%(281)
Diversity Score
27
+1310%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Kansas?

Altamont, Kansas has about 1,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Kansas?

The typical household in Altamont, Kansas earns about $48,971 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 $69,800, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Kansas?

About 22.7% 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 10.4% of people in Altamont, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 13 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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