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Aledo

Texas · 4,858 residents · 2.624 sq mi
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Aledo is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,303. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,132 residents. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $268,900. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 71% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,858
+181%since 2000
from 1,726 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,851 / sq mi
+181%since 2000
from 658 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
−1%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7032K3K5K6K1990201020202024Aledo
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,303
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,327 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,505
+92%since 2000
from $21,664 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$268,900
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,837
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $792 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+51%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(1,645)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(44)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(138)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.7%(3,970)
Black0.6%(30)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(563)
Asian1%(51)
Other5.5%(268)
Diversity Score40.3%(1,957)
Diversity Score
40
+403%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.4%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aledo, Texas?

Aledo, Texas has about 4,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aledo, Texas?

The typical household in Aledo, Texas earns about $109,303 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aledo, Texas expensive?

In Aledo, Texas, the median home is worth about $268,900, and the typical rent is about $1,837 a month.

How educated are people in Aledo, Texas?

About 49.3% of adults age 25 and over in Aledo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aledo, Texas?

About 5.7% of people in Aledo, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aledo, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Aledo, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,689 residents, a change of about 316 percent over that period.

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

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