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Altamont

Missouri · 172 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 4% 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 $65,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−33%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
574 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.1
+46%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1401611832042251990201020202024Altamont
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,853
+120%since 2000
from $9,953 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.329
−23%since 2010
from 0.425 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Information17.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
54.4%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+37%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(4)
Diversity Score6.6%(10)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
−21%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.9%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.3%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2017
from 77.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Missouri?

Altamont, Missouri has about 147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Missouri?

The typical household in Altamont, Missouri earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altamont, Missouri expensive?

In Altamont, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,700, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Missouri?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Altamont, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altamont, Missouri?

About 15.9% of people in Altamont, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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