Economy & Jobs — Altus, Arkansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,500 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$42,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $24,551 |
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| Poverty Rate | 23.8% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 7.7% |
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| In Labor Force | 362 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 24.8% |
| Transportation | 13.2% |
| Finance Insurance | 11.0% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 12 |
| Commercial Banks | 10 |
| Gas Stations | 9 |
| Insurance Agencies | 8 |
| Liquor Stores | 7 |
| Fast Food | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Law Offices | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Real Estate Offices | 4 |
| Physician Offices | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 3 |
| Nursing Care | 3 |
| Hotels Motels | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
