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Alice

Texas · 17,891 residents · 11.992 sq mi
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Alice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,770. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $76,400. The poverty rate of 24.8% 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: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,891
−6%since 2000
from 19,010 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
36.8
+12%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.7%(1,199)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.6%(1,355)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.9%(1,410)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.1%(1,264)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(1,090)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.5%(2,235)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.4%(2,043)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(2,023)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(2,135)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.1%(1,807)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.4%(960)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.1%(370)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,770
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,365 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,326
+55%since 2000
from $13,118 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing10.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,400
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $438 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
38.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alice on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(3,824)
Black0.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino78%(14,837)
Asian0.7%(141)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(2,120)
Black0.6%(106)
Hispanic / Latino85.8%(15,352)
Asian0.6%(110)
Other0.4%(73)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican81.2%(15,322)
Honduran0.6%(121)
Spaniard0.4%(73)
Guatemalan0.3%(61)
Paraguayan0.1%(20)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.7%(126)
Filipino0.2%(38)
Asian Indian0.2%(35)
Ancestry
German2.3%(441)
American1.8%(336)
Czech0.6%(109)
Irish0.6%(106)
English0.5%(100)
Scottish0.3%(51)
French0.2%(44)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(32)
Italian0.1%(26)
Polish0.1%(26)
Russian0.1%(25)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Greek0.1%(20)
Romanian0.1%(19)
Norwegian0.1%(12)
Dutch0.1%(10)
Welsh0%(8)
British0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Central American population · Largest Pakistani population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.2%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
53.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.3%(2,461)
Married50.8%(3,178)
Widowed2.7%(170)
Divorced7.2%(452)
Women 15+
Never married35.3%(2,689)
Married42.8%(3,260)
Widowed9%(683)
Divorced13%(989)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alice, Texas?

Alice, Texas has about 17,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alice, Texas?

The typical household in Alice, Texas earns about $39,770 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 $76,400, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Alice, Texas?

About 15.0% 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 24.8% 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 1,897 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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