Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Altamont, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

147

Median Agei

49.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.3%143

Two or More

1.4%2

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.4%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.9%11

High School Diploma

36.9%41

Some College (<1 yr)

8.1%9

Some College (1+ yr)

1.8%2

Associate's Degree

2.7%3

Bachelor's Degree

1.8%2

Master's Degree

1.8%2

HS or Higher

63.1%

BA or Higher

3.6%

Graduate+

1.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$65,700

Median Renti

$725

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.2%40

Renter-Occupied

29.8%17

Total Units

125

Homeownership

70.2%

Vacancy Rate

54.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

40%16

$50K–$100K

40%16

$100K–$150K

5%2

$150K–$200K

15%6

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%1

2010–2019

3.2%4

2000–2009

19.2%24

1990–1999

24%30

1980–1989

12%15

1970–1979

7.2%9

1960–1969

12%15

1950–1959

3.2%4

1940–1949

3.2%4

1939 or earlier

15.2%19

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.9%29

Bottled/LP Gas

43.9%25

Wood

5.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$45,313

Mean Household Incomei

$53,419

Per Capita Incomei

$21,853

Poverty Ratei

15.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

5.3%3

$15K–$20K

7%4

$20K–$25K

7%4

$25K–$30K

12.3%7

$30K–$35K

5.3%3

$35K–$40K

3.5%2

$40K–$45K

8.8%5

$45K–$50K

7%4

$50K–$60K

3.5%2

$60K–$75K

24.6%14

$75K–$100K

8.8%5

$125K–$150K

7%4

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

13(10.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.7%Insured

29.3%Uninsured