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Oklahoma · 18,707 residents (2025 est.) · 18.218 sq mi
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Altus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,295. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,200. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,646
−13%since 2000
from 21,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,023 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
+7%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:18,707 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,295
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,217 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,337
+104%since 2000
from $15,378 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+5%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$854
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+38%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(14,461)
Black10.2%(2,194)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(3,699)
Asian1.3%(288)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.2%(12,482)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.2%(10,658)
Black7.2%(1,335)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(5,179)
Asian2.2%(416)
Other5.7%(1,058)
Diversity Score73.4%(13,688)
Diversity Score
73
+26%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.7%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−67.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 78.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 19.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altus, Oklahoma?

Altus, Oklahoma has about 18,646 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altus, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Altus, Oklahoma earns about $55,295 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altus, Oklahoma expensive?

In Altus, Oklahoma, the median home is worth about $152,200, and the typical rent is about $854 a month.

How educated are people in Altus, Oklahoma?

About 23.9% of adults age 25 and over in Altus, Oklahoma hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altus, Oklahoma?

About 17.4% of people in Altus, Oklahoma live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altus, Oklahoma grown since 1990?

Yes, Altus, Oklahoma has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,264 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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