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Altamont

Missouri · 218 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Altamont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $27,700. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

218
+12%since 1990
from 195 in 1990
1990 – 2025
852 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 762 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.7
−7%since 1990
from 36.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1401611832042251990201020202024Altamont
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,250
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,219 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$9,953
+68%since 1990
from $5,907 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.7%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 17.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$27,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$388
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $288 in 1990
US average: $602
84.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 86.7% in 1990
15.7% rent
1.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(217)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.2%
+22.1 ptssince 1990
from 55.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.5 min
+1%since 1990
from 28.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Missouri?

Altamont, Missouri has about 218 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Missouri?

The typical household in Altamont, Missouri earns about $26,250 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 $27,700, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Missouri?

About 2.0% 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 21.7% of people in Altamont, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altamont, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Altamont, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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