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Alamo

Tennessee · 2,336 residents · 2.196 sq mi
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Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,700. Households here earn about 29% less than the Tennessee median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,336
−2%since 2000
from 2,392 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,064 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,089 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
−1%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Alamo
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,992
+84%since 2000
from $14,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$632
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(1,802)
Black21.3%(510)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(56)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.9%(1,123)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.9%(1,515)
Black15.5%(361)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(379)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0.4%(8)
Diversity Score62.4%(1,458)
Diversity Score
62
+33%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, Tennessee?

Alamo, Tennessee has about 2,336 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, Tennessee?

The typical household in Alamo, Tennessee earns about $38,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, Tennessee expensive?

In Alamo, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $104,700, and the typical rent is about $632 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, Tennessee?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alamo, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamo, Tennessee?

About 15.3% of people in Alamo, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamo, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamo, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 64 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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