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Alpine

Texas · 5,905 residents · 4.819 sq mi
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Alpine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,707. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $98,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

5,905
+2%since 2000
from 5,786 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,225 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,201 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
36.3
+8%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Alpine
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,707
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,979 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,526
+51%since 2000
from $13,587 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
20.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.476
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$98,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$551
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
25.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
44.2% rent
10.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
17.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
33.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.1
+34%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.6%(2,695)
Black1%(60)
Hispanic / Latino50.3%(2,911)
Asian0.3%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(3,711)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(2,670)
Black1.1%(66)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(3,022)
Asian0.7%(43)
Other2%(115)
Diversity Score66.9%(3,948)
67
+4%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
14.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.6 min
+1%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
73.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
9.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
27.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
49.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alpine, Texas?

Alpine, Texas has about 5,905 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alpine, Texas?

The typical household in Alpine, Texas earns about $31,707 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alpine, Texas expensive?

In Alpine, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,300, and the typical rent is about $551 a month.

How educated are people in Alpine, Texas?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Alpine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alpine, Texas?

About 20.6% of people in Alpine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alpine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alpine, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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