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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alba

Texas · 499 residents · 1.053 sq mi
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Alba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,456. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,900. With a median age of 38.7, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

499
+16%vs 2000
vs 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
474 / sq mi
+16%vs 2000
vs 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.7
−7%vs 2000
vs 41.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3875166467759041990201020202024Alba
2024664
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,456
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,438 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,219
−33%vs 2000
vs $13,675 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $42,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$206
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $230 in 2000
US average: $450
75.5%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.4% in 2000
24.5% rent
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(495)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(4)
Diversity Score3%(15)
3
−27%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
+2.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.2%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alba, Texas?

Alba, Texas has about 499 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alba, Texas?

The typical household in Alba, Texas earns about $18,456 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 $32,900, and the typical rent is about $206 a month.

How educated are people in Alba, Texas?

About 5.8% 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 21.4% of people in Alba, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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