Altamont, Kansas facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Altamont, Kansas
City
Location within Labette County and Kansas
KDOT map of Labette County (legend)
Country	United States
State	Kansas
County	Labette
Founded	1879
Incorporated	1884
Named for	Altamont, Illinois
Area
• Total	1.93 sq mi (4.99 km2)
• Land	1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2)
• Water	0.02 sq mi (0.06 km2)
Elevation	912 ft (278 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,061
• Density	549.7/sq mi (212.63/km2)
Time zone	UTC-6 (CST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code	67330
Area code	620
FIPS code	20-01550
GNIS ID	469438

Altamont is a small city in Labette County, Kansas, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,061 people lived there. It's a friendly place with a rich history and a strong community spirit.

History of Altamont

Altamont began in 1879 when a railroad was built through the area. The very first settlers were the Huston family. Today, one of the streets in Altamont is named after them.

When the Huston family traveled to the nearby town of Oswego, people would ask where they lived. They would say "about a mile east of the lone tree." This single tree was a famous landmark because there weren't many trees in Kansas back then! The city was named after another town called Altamont, Illinois. Altamont officially became a city in 1884.

Geography and Climate

Altamont is located at 37°11′23″N 95°17′37″W / 37.18972°N 95.29361°W / 37.18972; -95.29361. It covers a total area of about 1.66 square miles (4.30 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.

Altamont's Weather

The weather in Altamont has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is known as a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it called "Cfa."

Population Information

What the 2020 Census Shows

The 2020 United States census counted 1,061 people living in Altamont. There were 428 households and 301 families. Most people identified as white. A smaller number identified as black, Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 3.3% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (36.9%) had children under 18. Over half (54.9%) were married couples. The average household had 2.5 people. The average family had 3.0 people.

About 26.2% of the population was under 18 years old. About 17.9% were 65 or older. The average age in Altamont was 38.2 years.

What the 2010 Census Showed

In 2010, the census counted 1,080 people in Altamont. There were 419 households. The population density was about 658.5 people per square mile (254.2 per square kilometer).

Most residents (92.7%) were White. Other groups included African American, Native American, and people from other races or two or more races. About 2.5% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.

Many households (39.1%) had children under 18. About 52.5% were married couples living together. The average household had 2.58 people. The average family had 3.12 people.

The average age in the city was 36.1 years. About 29.3% of residents were under 18. About 14.1% were 65 or older.

Education in Altamont

The public schools in Altamont are part of the Labette County USD 506 school district. The main school office is in Altamont.

Labette County High School is also in Altamont. Its mascot is the Grizzlies, and their colors are red and gold. Before this district was formed, Altamont had its own high school.

Altamont Grade School serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade. After 8th grade, students go to Labette County High School. The Altamont Grade School mascot is the Eagles, and their colors are Navy and Columbia Blue.

See also

In Spanish: Altamont (Kansas) para niños