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Altamont

Missouri · 171 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 $36,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $52,500. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−22%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 852 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+34%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1401611832042251990201020202024Altamont
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,233
+63%since 2000
from $9,953 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
26.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.8%(133)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other2.2%(4)
Diversity Score23.1%(39)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
−11%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.7%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 88.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altamont, Missouri?

Altamont, Missouri has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altamont, Missouri?

The typical household in Altamont, Missouri earns about $36,250 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 $52,500, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Altamont, Missouri?

About 12.4% 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 26.5% 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 24 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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