Altus, OK Demographics

A map of Altus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	10,658	10,257	57.2%	54.8%
Hispanic	5,179	5,064	27.8%	27.0%
Black	1,335	1,553	7.2%	8.3%
Multiracial	873	1,223	4.7%	6.5%
Asian	416	289	2.2%	1.5%
Native American/Other	185	343	1.0%	1.8%

Altus, Oklahoma has an estimated population of 18,646, a less than 1% change from the 18,729 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% White, 27.8% Hispanic, 7.2% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 2.2% Asian, and 1.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Altus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Altus has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly more diverse than Oklahoma overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Altus, that probability was 61.5% in 2020 and 58.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Altus is ranked the 28th most populous place in Oklahoma, out of 846 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Altus was ranked the 27th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Altus's White Population

10,658 residents of Altus, or 57.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Altus is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 62.1% of the population is White. Altus ranks 651st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's White population has grown by an estimated 3.9%. White residents' share of Altus's population has increased from 54.8% to 57.2%.

Altus is more White than neighboring Martha (39.6% White), Olustee (40.9% White), and Headrick (53.6% White). Altus is less White than neighboring Friendship (94.1% White), and Blair (75.6% White).

Altus's Black Population

1,335 residents of Altus, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Altus is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 6.8% of the population is Black. Altus ranks 57th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Black residents' share of Altus's population has decreased from 8.3% to 7.2%.

Altus is more Black than neighboring Friendship (0% Black), Martha (0% Black), Blair (0.2% Black), Olustee (0.2% Black), and Headrick (1.4% Black).

Altus's Asian Population

416 residents of Altus, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Altus is comparable to the share in Oklahoma overall, where 2.4% of the population is Asian. Altus ranks 74th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's Asian population has grown by an estimated 43.9%. Asian residents' share of Altus's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.2%.

Altus is more Asian than neighboring Friendship (0% Asian), Martha (0% Asian), Blair (0% Asian), Olustee (0% Asian), and Headrick (0% Asian).

Altus's Hispanic Population

5,179 residents of Altus, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Altus is significantly higher than in Oklahoma overall, where 12.7% of the population is Hispanic. Altus ranks 38th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Altus's population has increased from 27.0% to 27.8%.

Altus is more Hispanic than neighboring Friendship (0% Hispanic), Blair (10.1% Hispanic), and Headrick (24.6% Hispanic). Altus is less Hispanic than neighboring Martha (50.7% Hispanic), and Olustee (50.1% Hispanic).

Altus's Native American/Other Population

185 residents of Altus, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Altus is lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 7.1% of the population is Native American/Other. Altus ranks 751st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Altus's population has decreased from 1.8% to 1.0%.

Altus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Friendship (0% Native American/Other). Altus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Martha (1.5% Native American/Other), Blair (2.9% Native American/Other), Olustee (1.3% Native American/Other), and Headrick (1.4% Native American/Other).

Altus's Multiracial Population

873 residents of Altus, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Altus is slightly lower than in Oklahoma overall, where 8.9% of the population is Multiracial. Altus ranks 643rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 846 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Altus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Altus's population has decreased from 6.5% to 4.7%.

Altus is less Multiracial than neighboring Friendship (5.9% Multiracial), Martha (8.2% Multiracial), Blair (11.3% Multiracial), Olustee (7.6% Multiracial), and Headrick (18.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.