Census ACS · #876 μSA
Altus Metro Area
The Altus, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has 24,730 residents. The median household income is $61,497 and the median home value is $145,000.
24,730
Population
31
People / sq mi
$61,497
Median Income
$145,000
Median Home Value
The Altus CBSA covers 803 sq mi of land at 30.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 72.0% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% |
Economy & Income
$61,497
Median Household Income
$32,371
Per Capita Income
11.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$145,000
Median Home Value
$865
Median Rent
61.3%
Homeownership
Education
86.7%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
5.2%
Work From Home
13.3 min
Avg Commute
43.9%
Foreign Born
Altus spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Altus, Ok Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 24,730 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #876 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Altus metro area is $61,497, with a per capita income of $32,371.
The Altus, Ok CBSA spans the state of Oklahoma.
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Data for the Altus, Ok CBSA (11060) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Altus: 61.3% of homes are owner-occupied, lower than the national rate. Altus is a metro area in OK with a population of 24,730.
Median household income is $61,497, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 11.5%, below the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $145,000, with typical rent around $865.
Roughly 24.2% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.