Altus is a city located in Jackson County, Oklahoma. Altus has a 2025 population of 18,502 . It is also the county seat of Jackson County . Altus is currently declining at a rate of -0.22% annually and its population has decreased by -1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,704 in 2020.
The average household income in Altus is $72,500 with a poverty rate of 17.33%. The median age in Altus is 33.5 years: 32.2 years for males, and 34.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.9 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Altus includes 68.76% White, 8.34% Black or African American, 6.49% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (68.76%)
Two or more races (12.39%)
Black or African American (8.34%)
Other race (6.49%)
Asian (1.98%)
Native American (1.93%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.11%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,837 | 68.76% |
| Two or more races | 2,314 | 12.39% |
| Black or African American | 1,557 | 8.34% |
| Other race | 1,212 | 6.49% |
| Asian | 370 | 1.98% |
| Native American | 360 | 1.93% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.11% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Altus' average per capita income is $41,388. Household income levels show a median of $55,550. The poverty rate stands at 17.33%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $93,663 | - |
| Families | $76,548 | $86,081 |
| Households | $55,550 | $72,500 |
| Non Families | $31,780 | $47,733 |
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