Altus Population 2026

Altus has a population of 19,214, making it the #2482 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Oklahoma. It is about 458× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Altus (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

19,214

Rank in United States

#2482

Coordinates

34.64°N, 99.33°W

~426 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,036 km

1,264 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Oklahoma

City	Population	Rank in United States
Oklahoma City	681,054	#22
Tulsa	413,066	#47
Norman	128,026	#227
Broken Arrow	106,563	#298
Lawton	96,655	#340
Edmond	90,092	#378
Moore	60,451	#675
Midwest City	57,249	#730

Cities near Altus

Lawton96,655 people · ~86 km away
Wichita Falls104,710 people · ~112 km away
Duncan23,231 people · ~127 km away
Chickasha16,488 people · ~136 km away
El Reno18,516 people · ~160 km away
Mustang20,226 people · ~168 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Altus?

Altus has a population of 19,214 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2482 biggest city in United States.

What state is Altus in?

Altus is located in Oklahoma, United States.

Is Altus the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,036 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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