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Alba

Texas · 504 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 $23,317. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,300. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
504
+17%since 2000
from 430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3875166467759041990201020202024Alba
2024664
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,317
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,451
+6%since 2000
from $13,675 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade23.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing15.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$484
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $230 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+40%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(448)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(37)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.5%(93)
Diversity Score
18
+357%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.6%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
30.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Texas?

Alba, Texas has about 504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Texas?

The typical household in Alba, Texas earns about $23,317 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 $59,300, and the typical rent is about $484 a month.

How educated are people in Alba, Texas?

About 1.8% 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 21.6% 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 5 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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