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Altus city, OK

ZIP 73521 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 73521

73521 has a population of 20,352 with a median age of 34.6 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.4%+14% vs US avg
x
Black
7.8%-37% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.5%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
26.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.3%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.1%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
14.7%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.8%+24% vs US avg
x
High school
26.3%+0% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
24.6%-27% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.7%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
15.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.2%+121% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
86.2%+1386% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 73521

Poverty Rate
15.9%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
13.2%+121% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.6%+77% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+56% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.4%+80% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
86.2%+1386% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.5%-97% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,352
Median age34.6
Poverty rate15.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.4%
Hispanic26.0%
Black7.8%
Asian1.5%
Foreign-born24.6%