Altus, Oklahoma Population 2022
Altus is a city located in Jackson County Oklahoma. Altus has a 2020 population of 17,774. It is also the county seat of Jackson County. Altus is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -10.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 19,784 in 2010.
The average household income in Altus is $62,956 with a poverty rate of 16.95%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $732 per month, and the median house value is $89,200. The median age in Altus is 32.8 years, 30.8 years for males, and 34.6 years for females.
Altus Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altuswas:
- White: 71.81%
- Black or African American: 9.08%
- Other race: 8.12%
- Two or more races: 8.02%
- Asian: 1.72%
- Native American: 1.12%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.13%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 26,485 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 26,422 | -63 | -0.24% |
| 2012 | 26,226 | -196 | -0.75% |
| 2013 | 26,109 | -117 | -0.45% |
| 2014 | 25,822 | -287 | -1.11% |
| 2015 | 25,459 | -363 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 25,440 | -19 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 25,112 | -328 | -1.31% |
| 2018 | 24,775 | -337 | -1.36% |
| 2019 | 24,530 | -245 | -1.00% |
| 2020 | 24,285 | -245 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 24,040 | -245 | -1.02% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,308 | 71.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,683 | 9.08% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 207 | 1.12% |
| Asian | 319 | 1.72% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 24 | 0.13% |
| Some Other Race | 1,505 | 8.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1,487 | 8.02% |
Altus Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,204 | 2.49 | 56.5 |
| Married | 3,453 | 3.19 | 69.4 |
| Male | 282 | 3.38 | 45 |
| Female | 888 | 3.23 | 35.9 |
| Non Family | 2,581 | 1.2 | 47.4 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 809 | 6.85% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,053 | 8.91% |
| High School Graduate | 3,372 | 28.54% |
| Some College | 2,632 | 22.27% |
| Associates Degree | 1,167 | 9.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,823 | 15.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 961 | 8.13% |
Altus Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 246 | 136 | 110 |
| White | 7,586 | 7,037 | 2,266 |
| 2+ Races | 546 | 396 | 101 |
| Black | 957 | 876 | 123 |
| Hispanic | 2,564 | 1,507 | 250 |
| Native American | 175 | 173 | 11 |
| Other Race | 1,024 | 594 | 20 |
| Islander | 24 | 24 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.72%.
$31,323
Average Earnings
$40,975
Average Male
$22,112
Average Female
Altus Language by Age
Altus Language
83.08% of Altus residents speak only English, while 16.92% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.93% of the population.
Altus Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 1,474 | 508 | 34.46% |
| Hispanic | 4,805 | 1,392 | 28.97% |
| Black | 1,554 | 383 | 24.65% |
| Native | 207 | 30 | 14.49% |
| White | 10,551 | 1,073 | 10.17% |
| Asian | 308 | 6 | 1.95% |
| Other | 627 | NaN% |
16.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.60%
Male Poverty Rate
18.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Altus
The race most likely to be in poverty in Altus is Multiple, with 34.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Altus is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.95%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.51%.
Altus Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.4%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Altus Married by Age and Sex
Altus Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Altus Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,135 | 12.03% |
| Black | 302 | 26.47% |
| Asian | 70 | 28.34% |
| Other Race | 51 | 4.58% |
| 2+ Races | 70 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 170 | 5.62% |
Altus Veterans by Education
8.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.7%
Employment Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
48.70%
Born in Altus
94.91%
Native Born
5.09%
Foreign Born
2.98%
Non Citizen
2.11%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
94.91% of Altus residents were born in the United States, with 48.70% having been born in Oklahoma. 2.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 4,821 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 4,522 | -299 | -0.64% |
| 1930 | 8,439 | 3,917 | 6.44% |
| 1940 | 8,593 | 154 | 0.18% |
| 1950 | 9,735 | 1,142 | 1.26% |
| 1960 | 21,225 | 11,490 | 8.11% |
| 1970 | 23,302 | 2,077 | 0.94% |
| 1980 | 23,101 | -201 | -0.09% |
| 1990 | 21,910 | -1,191 | -0.53% |
| 2000 | 21,447 | -463 | -0.21% |
| 2010 | 19,784 | -1,663 | -0.80% |
| 2011 | 19,743 | -41 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 19,604 | -139 | -0.70% |
| 2013 | 19,519 | -85 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 19,309 | -210 | -1.08% |
| 2015 | 19,039 | -270 | -1.40% |
| 2016 | 19,025 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 2017 | 18,784 | -241 | -1.27% |
| 2018 | 18,526 | -258 | -1.37% |
| 2019 | 18,338 | -188 | -1.01% |
| 2020 | 18,150 | -188 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 17,962 | -188 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 17,774 | -188 | -1.05% |