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Alamo

Texas · 19,493 residents · 7.653 sq mi
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Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,347. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,100. At a median age of 34.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,493
+32%since 2000
from 14,760 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,547 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 1,929 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.8
+5%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,347
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,928 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,783
+59%since 2000
from $10,564 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$535
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $361 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
26.9% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+31%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.4%(3,154)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino78.1%(11,528)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.5%(6,269)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(2,302)
Black0.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino87.2%(17,005)
Asian0.1%(27)
Other0%(1)
Diversity Score26.8%(5,229)
Diversity Score
27
−37%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamo, Texas?

Alamo, Texas has about 19,493 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamo, Texas?

The typical household in Alamo, Texas earns about $37,347 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamo, Texas expensive?

In Alamo, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,100, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Alamo, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Alamo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamo, Texas?

About 26.6% of people in Alamo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,283 residents, a change of about 137 percent over that period.

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