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Altus Micro

Altus, OK · 1 counties · 26,446 residents · 802.653 sq mi
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Altus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,437. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $85,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
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
26,446
−7%since 2000
from 28,439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
33 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,437
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,737 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,249
+37%since 2000
from $15,454 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$608
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $429 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+7%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.5%(20,329)
Black7.9%(2,245)
Hispanic / Latino15.6%(4,446)
Asian1.1%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(14,714)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(17,403)
Black7.3%(1,918)
Hispanic / Latino20.9%(5,538)
Asian1.1%(303)
Other5.1%(1,346)
Diversity Score64.7%(17,104)
Diversity Score
65
+25%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
+20%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% 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%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AltusCENTRAL18,707
What's inside

1 component county

Jackson CountyCENTRAL24,764
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Altus, OK?

Altus, OK has about 26,446 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Altus, OK?

The typical household in Altus, OK earns about $41,437 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Altus, OK expensive?

In Altus, OK, the median home is worth about $85,100, and the typical rent is about $608 a month.

How educated are people in Altus, OK?

About 21.2% of adults age 25 and over in Altus, OK hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Altus, OK?

About 18.3% of people in Altus, OK live below the federal poverty line.

Has Altus, OK grown since 1990?

Yes, Altus, OK has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,318 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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