What percentage of people rent in Altamont, KS?
20.3% (±8.4 points) of the occupied homes in Altamont, KS are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 78 renting households against 307 that own their home.
In Altamont, the share of households that rent went from 29.7% in 2015–2019 to 20.3% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 20.3% (±8.4 points)
- Renting households
- 78 (±38)
- Median renter income
- $60,962 (±$8,223)
Who rents and who owns in Altamont
| Altamont | Labette County | Kansas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | 26.0% (±3.1 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 78 (±38) | 2,100 (±265) | 385,651 (±3,803) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 307 (±76) | 5,978 (±277) | 788,409 (±5,615) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.7 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.3) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.4) | 2.4 (±0.1) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $60,962 (±$8,223) | $34,458 (±$2,898) | $47,106 (±$671) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,841 (±$17,492) | $64,881 (±$4,681) | $92,472 (±$735) | $100,009 |
In Altamont, the renter share is not measurably different from Labette County (26.0%).
It is also lower than in Kansas (32.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Labette County, Altamont ranks 11 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 716 of 1,853.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Altamont has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 29.7% (±9.3 points) | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | −9.4 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $586 (±$64) | $967 (±$130) | +65.0% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $54,632 (±$8,520) | $64,716 (±$12,952) | +18.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Altamont
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Altamont | — | 20.3% (±8.4 points) | — |
| Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 2.1 mi | 14.1% (±6.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fairview Township (Labette County) | 3.8 mi | 0.0% (±24.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Liberty Township (Labette County) | 6.4 mi | 46.4% (±21.6 points) | Higher |
| Mound Valley | 6.4 mi | 14.8% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Labette | 6.7 mi | 0.0% (±90.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elm Grove Township | 8.7 mi | 21.2% (±11.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mound Valley Township | 8.9 mi | 18.9% (±11.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Oswego Township | 9.0 mi | 23.2% (±19.0 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Liberty Township (Labette County), KS (46.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Labette County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | Parsons | 31.3% (±5.4 points) |
| 6 | Edna | 30.3% (±15.5 points) |
| 7 | Neosho Township (Labette County) | 25.0% (±30.3 points) |
| 8 | Oswego Township | 23.2% (±19.0 points) |
| 9 | North Township (Labette County) | 22.0% (±18.8 points) |
| 10 | Elm Grove Township | 21.2% (±11.0 points) |
| 11 | Altamont | 20.3% (±8.4 points) |
| 12 | Mound Valley Township | 18.9% (±11.5 points) |
| 13 | Hackberry Township | 17.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 14 | Montana Township (Labette County) | 15.6% (±19.9 points) |
| 15 | Mound Valley | 14.8% (±8.5 points) |
| 16 | Mount Pleasant Township (Labette County) | 14.1% (±6.2 points) |
| 17 | Osage Township (Labette County) | 12.1% (±16.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Labette County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Altamont
How many renters are there in Altamont?
Altamont has an estimated 78 (±38) renting households, 20.3% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Altamont?
In Altamont, the share of households that rent went from 29.7% in 2015–2019 to 20.3% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), not a measurable change.
How big are renting households in Altamont?
A renting household in Altamont has 2.7 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Altamont?
The median renting household in Altamont, KS has an income of $60,962 (±$8,223) a year, against $72,841 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Altamont city, Kansas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Altamont city, Kansas (place:01550, in state:20).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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