Altheimer, Arkansas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools
The current estimated population of Altheimer is 870, with 45% male and 55% female. The population has declined slightly in recent years due to economic challenges but remains a strong agricultural community.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1884
- County: Jefferson County
- Land area: 2.4 square miles
- Population density: 363 people per square mile
- Area code: 870
- Zip code: 72004
Geography and Location
Altheimer is located in southeastern Arkansas, in Jefferson County, about 15 miles northeast of Pine Bluff. The town is primarily supported by agriculture, with rice, cotton, and soybeans being the dominant crops. Altheimer is situated in the Arkansas Delta, a flat region known for its fertile soil and extensive farmland. The town experiences a humid subtropical climate, with hot, humid summers and mild winters.
Demographics
Median resident age: 31.8 years
Median household income: $17,872
Median house value: $29,700
Population by Race
Races in Altheimer:
- Black (87.9%)
- White Non-Hispanic (10.7%)
- Hispanic (1.1%)
- Two or more races (0.9%)
Ancestries: United States (1.3%), Irish (1.2%).
Elevation: 206 feet
Land area: 2.2 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Altheimer
- High school or higher: 62.3%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 5.7%
- Graduate or professional degree: 0.3%
- Unemployed: 16.0%
- Mean travel time to work: 30.1 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Altheimer city
- Never married: 32.2%
- Now married: 41.6%
- Separated: 9.2%
- Widowed: 12.1%
- Divorced: 4.8%
0.0% Foreign born
Population change in the 1990s: -159 (-11.8%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Altheimer:
- JEFFERSON REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR)
- STUTTGART REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 24 miles; STUTTGART, AR)
- DEWITT HOSPITAL & NURSING HOME INC (about 37 miles; DEWITT, AR)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Altheimer:
- ADAMS FIELD (about 38 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Abbreviation: LIT)
- LITTLE ROCK AFB (about 45 miles; JACKSONVILLE, AR; Abbreviation: LRF)
- MID DELTA RGNL (about 84 miles; GREENVILLE, MS; Abbreviation: GLH)
Other public-use airports nearest to Altheimer:
- GRIDER FIELD (about 13 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Abbreviation: PBF)
- STUTTGART MUNI (about 27 miles; STUTTGART, AR; Abbreviation: SGT)
- STAR CITY MUNI (about 28 miles; STAR CITY, AR; Abbreviation: 55M)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Altheimer:
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF (about 9 miles; PINE BLUFF, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,801)
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT LITTLE ROCK (about 45 miles; LITTLE ROCK, AR; Full-time enrollment: 8,024)
- UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT MONTICELLO (about 51 miles; Monticello, AR; Full-time enrollment: 2,048)
- ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY-BEEBE BRANCH (about 54 miles; BEEBE, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,840)
- HARDING UNIVERSITY (about 65 miles; SEARCY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 3,959)
- UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL ARKANSAS (about 65 miles; CONWAY, AR; Full-time enrollment: 7,693)
- DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY (about 86 miles; CLEVELAND, MS; Full-time enrollment: 3,288)
Schools
Public high school in Altheimer:
- ALTHEIMER-SHERRILL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 240; Location: 102 ORCHARD STREET; Grades: 07 – 12)
Public primary/middle school in Altheimer:
- MARTIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 270; Location: 102 ORCHARD STREET; Grades: PK – 06)