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Altus

Oklahoma · 19,813 residents · 18.218 sq mi
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Altus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,607. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $86,500. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,813
−8%since 2000
from 21,447 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,088 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,177 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
+4%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K19K20K21K22K1990201020202024Altus
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,607
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,217 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,214
+31%since 2000
from $15,378 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.413
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$609
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $435 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.0% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(12,037)
Black9.3%(1,833)
Hispanic / Latino23.7%(4,699)
Asian1.4%(269)
Other4.5%(895)
Diversity Score70%(13,878)
Diversity Score
70
+20%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altus, Oklahoma?

Altus, Oklahoma has about 19,813 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altus, Oklahoma?

The typical household in Altus, Oklahoma earns about $40,607 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 $86,500, and the typical rent is about $609 a month.

How educated are people in Altus, Oklahoma?

About 21.3% 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 19.5% 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 2,097 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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