Altenburg, Missouri
City · Population 337 · #546 in Missouri
About Altenburg
Altenburg, MO is a tiny community located in southeastern Missouri with an estimated population of 337.
Officially, Altenburg is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 321 residents per square mile.
📰 Altenburg News Today
- MSHP: UTV flips, lands on top of passenger KFVS12 · May 25
- Clarence E. Schirmer Obituary | Ford Funeral Homes | Perryville, MO Tribute Archive · Aug 10
- Greg Hecht Obituary Jul 12, 2026 McCombs Funeral Home · Jul 12
- UTV overturns in Perry County, seriously injuring Altenburg woman kbsi23.com · May 25
- Tyson Evans Obituary Oct 31, 2025 - Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel · Oct 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Altenburg Unique
- The only place in America named Altenburg — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern Missouri, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Missouri — one of 1,082 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
🏫 Schools in Altenburg
- ALTENBURG ELEM.
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateMissouri
TypeCity
Population (2024)337
Rank in state#546 of 938
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density321/sq mi
Coordinates37.6304, -89.5859