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Altamont

Missouri · 204 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 $35,972. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,800. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
204
−6%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
797 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+11%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401611832042251990201020202024Altamont
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,972
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,941
+40%since 2000
from $9,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance21.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical21.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,800
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
36.7%
−47.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−19%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.7 min
+28%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.6%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
60.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Missouri?

Altamont, Missouri has about 204 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Missouri?

The typical household in Altamont, Missouri earns about $35,972 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 $30,800.

How educated are people in Altamont, Missouri?

About 6.6% 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 28.4% 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 9 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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