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Alba

Texas · 511 residents (2025 est.) · 1.053 sq mi
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Alba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,682. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $112,500. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
664
+54%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
631 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+25%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:511 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3875166467759041990201020202024Alba
2024664
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,682
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,329
+107%since 2000
from $13,675 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
−3%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
22.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.6%
−48.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(420)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14%(93)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other4.8%(32)
Diversity Score40.5%(269)
Diversity Score
40
+901%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+52%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.7%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
49.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.3%
+22.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Texas?

Alba, Texas has about 664 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Texas?

The typical household in Alba, Texas earns about $60,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alba, Texas expensive?

In Alba, Texas, the median home is worth about $112,500, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Alba, Texas?

About 7.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alba, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alba, Texas?

About 9.6% of people in Alba, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alba, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alba, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 165 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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