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Altenburg

Missouri · 341 residents · 1.05 sq mi
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Altenburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $97,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
+10%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
325 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+7%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2893494094685281990201020202024Altenburg
2024426
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,918
+30%since 2000
from $19,174 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
89.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
10.4% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+10%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(307)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(331)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other3.5%(12)
Diversity Score10.4%(35)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2011
from 78.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altenburg, Missouri?

Altenburg, Missouri has about 341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altenburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Altenburg, Missouri earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altenburg, Missouri expensive?

In Altenburg, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Altenburg, Missouri?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Altenburg, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altenburg, Missouri?

About 6.7% of people in Altenburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altenburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Altenburg, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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