About Altus - Altus is a city located in Jackson County, Oklahoma. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 21,447. It is the county seat of Jackson County.

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People of Altus - As the census of 2000, there are 21,447 people, 7,896 households, and 5,629 families residing in the city. The population density is 492.0/km² (1,274.1/mi²). There are 9,264 housing units at an average density of 212.5/km² (550.4/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 72.62% White, 10.41% African American, 1.48% Native American, 1.38% Asian, 0.20% Pacific Islander, 10.32% from other races, and 3.59% from two or more races. 17.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 7,896 households out of which 38.9% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% are married couples living together, 11.7% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.7% are non-families. 25.1% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.62 and the average family size is 3.14.

In the city the population is spread out with 29.8% under the age of 18, 11.0% from 18 to 24, 29.8% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 98.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.1 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $30,217, and the median income for a family is $38,400. Males have a median income of $28,041 versus $18,856 for females. The per capita income for the city is $15,378. 17.2% of the population and 14.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 22.7% of those under the age of 18 and 12.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

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