Altus, Oklahoma
Altus: city in Oklahoma
About
Altus is a city located in the county of Jackson in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,813 and a population density of 412 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,162 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Altus
| Population | 18,162 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Oklahoma (United States) |
| County | Jackson County |
| Postal code | 73521-523 |
| Phone Area Codes | 580 |
| Area | 48.11 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 34.6381,-99.3340 |
| Altitude | 1,398 feet / 426 meters |
| Capital city | Altus is capital of Jackson County |
| Time Zone | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time | 23:21:06 (15th April 2026) |
| Density | 378 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.09% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 62℉ Chance Rain Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Altus is located at 34°38'17"N 99°20'2"W (34.6381300, -99.3339800).
Altus map
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Weather
A chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Altus
Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Altus decreased by 9.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,813 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,743 | -0.35% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,604 | -0.71% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,519 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,309 | -1.09% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,039 | -1.42% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,025 | -0.07% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,784 | -1.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,526 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,338 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,162 | -0.97% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Altus
1Altus City Administration
509 S Main St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804812202 | Website available
2City of Altus Municipal Building
509 S Main St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804771950 | Website available
3Altus City Clerk
509 S Main St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804812244 | Website available
4Altus City Clerk
300 E Commerce St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804812216 | Website available
5Altus Human Resources
509 S Main St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804812282 | Website available
6City of Altus
509 S Main St, Altus, OK 73521 View details
Phone: +15804771950 | Website available
People born in Altus (27)
People born in Altus, including singer, songwriter and guitarist Moon Martin, sociologist Robert Neelly Bellah, theologian Thomas C. Oden, .
More notable people
- Bob Priddy (American professional basketball player) he was born in 24/03/1930
- Art Herring (American baseball player) he was born in 10/03/1906
- Dean Prater (American football player (1958-1996)) he was born in 28/09/1958
- Dwight Nevil (professional golfer) he was born in 25/08/1944
- Gerard Clark Bond (American geologist) he was born in 20/05/1940
- James Holt (American football player) he was born in 24/11/1986
- Jason Gildon (American football player) he was born in 31/07/1972
- Jerry Tabb (American baseball player) he was born in 17/03/1952
- John Sterling (American football player) he was born in 15/09/1964
- Mark Cotney (American football player) he was born in 26/06/1952
- Richard Lee McNair (American murderer and prison escapee) he was born in 09/12/1958
- Steve Marino (professional golfer) he was born in 10/03/1980
- William J. Prince he was born in 01/01/1930
- Stacey Blumer (American freestyle skier) she was born in 11/12/1969
- Kelly Garrison (American gymnast) she was born in 05/07/1967
- Jake Colhouer (American football player (1922-1998)) he was born in 15/01/1922
- John Adams (golfer (1954-)) he was born in 05/05/1954
- Ron Walters (American luger) he was born in 28/05/1943
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Altus, OK. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 208035 | Western Oklahoma State College | Altus (OK) | 73521-1397 |
Closest post offices linked to Altus.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Altu Post Office | Altus (OK) | 73521 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Altus, Arkansas city in Arkansas, USA with a population of 729 people.
Other cities in Jackson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jackson County , OK.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blair | 737 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Olustee | 550 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Eldorado | 401 | Town in Jackson County, Oklahoma |
| Martha | 148 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Elmer | 88 | Town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States |
| Headrick | 88 | Human settlement in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States of America |
| Friendship | 22 | Incorporated town in Jackson County, Oklahoma, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Altus distances to largest Oklahoma cities