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Alice

Texas · 17,550 residents (2025 est.) · 11.992 sq mi
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Alice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,676. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $131,100. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,707
−7%since 2000
from 19,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,477 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
+8%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:17,550 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,676
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,365 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,601
+103%since 2000
from $13,118 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.9%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+7%since 2010
from 0.456 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,100
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+91%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(3,824)
Black0.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino78%(14,837)
Asian0.7%(141)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.1%(8,198)
2024
White, non-Hispanic13.2%(2,332)
Black1.2%(212)
Hispanic / Latino83.9%(14,849)
Asian1.1%(193)
Other0.7%(121)
Diversity Score34.9%(6,178)
Diversity Score
35
−19%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% 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
7.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 19.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
−57.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.7%
+17.3 ptssince 2017
from 56.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
47.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 52.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 46.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alice, Texas?

Alice, Texas has about 17,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alice, Texas?

The typical household in Alice, Texas earns about $48,676 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alice, Texas expensive?

In Alice, Texas, the median home is worth about $131,100, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Alice, Texas?

About 14.1% of adults age 25 and over in Alice, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alice, Texas?

About 31.4% of people in Alice, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alice, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alice, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,081 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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