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Altenburg, Missouri Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Altenburg is 350, with 48% male and 52% female. The population has remained stable, supported by its small-town atmosphere and agricultural economy.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1839
  • County: Perry County
  • Land area: 1.03 square miles
  • Population density: 340 people per square mile
  • Area code: 573
  • Zip code: 63732

Geography and Location

Altenburg is located in southeastern Missouri, in Perry County, near the Mississippi River. The town has a strong German heritage, with several historic sites and buildings reflecting its cultural past. Altenburg is surrounded by farmland, with agriculture being the primary economic driver. The town experiences a humid continental climate, with hot summers and cold winters.

Demographics

Median resident age: 35.8 years
Median household income: $40,417
Median house value: $62,500

Population by Race

Races in Altenburg:

  • White Non-Hispanic (99.4%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)
  • Two or more races (0.6%)

Ancestries: German (61.5%), United States (8.4%), Irish (4.5%), English (1.9%), Scotch-Irish (1.3%).

Elevation: 570 feet

Land area: 1.0 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Altenburg

  • High school or higher: 76.2%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 6.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 3.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 24.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Altenburg city

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 62.7%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 11.8%
  • Divorced: 7.0%

0.0% Foreign born

Population change in the 1990s: +52 (+20.2%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Altenburg:

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altenburg:

  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (about 25 miles; CARBONDALE/MURPHYSBORO, IL; Abbreviation: MDH)
  • CAPE GIRARDEAU REGIONAL (about 29 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Abbreviation: CGI)
  • WILLIAMSON COUNTY REGIONAL (about 42 miles; MARION, IL; Abbreviation: MWA)

Other public-use airports nearest to Altenburg:

  • PERRYVILLE MUNI (about 25 miles; PERRYVILLE, MO; Abbreviation: K02)
  • PINCKNEYVILLE-DU QUOIN (about 29 miles; PINCKNEYVILLE, IL; Abbreviation: PJY)
  • SPARTA COMMUNITY-HUNTER FIELD (about 36 miles; SPARTA, IL; Abbreviation: SAR)

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altenburg:

  • SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 22 miles; CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO; Full-time enrollment: 7,227)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-CARBONDALE (about 28 miles; CARBONDALE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 19,742)
  • JOHN A LOGAN COLLEGE (about 36 miles; CARTERVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,255)
  • SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS COLLEGE (about 67 miles; BELLEVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 7,333)
  • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY-EDWARDSVILLE (about 80 miles; EDWARDSVILLE, IL; Full-time enrollment: 10,038)
  • JEFFERSON COLLEGE (about 81 miles; HILLSBORO, MO; Full-time enrollment: 2,568)
  • SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY-MAIN CAMPUS (about 82 miles; ST LOUIS, MO; Full-time enrollment: 10,286)

Public primary/middle school in Altenburg:

  • ALTENBURG ELEM. (Students: 157; Location: HWY A; Grades: KG – 08)

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