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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alto

Texas · 1,190 residents · 1.705 sq mi
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Alto has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,438. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,600. The poverty rate of 33.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,190
+12%since 1990
from 1,061 in 1990
1990 – 2025
698 / sq mi
+12%since 1990
from 622 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.2
−8%since 1990
from 41.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7559651K1K2K1990201020202024Alto
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,438
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,750 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,648
+53%since 1990
from $7,601 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.8%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 27.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,600
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$246
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $189 in 1990
US average: $602
61.9%
−7.7 ptssince 1990
from 69.6% in 1990
38.1% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(835)
Black19.5%(207)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(19)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score45.6%(484)
2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(743)
Black24.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(122)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score64.5%(767)
64
+41%since 1990
from 46 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
58.2%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 61.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.7 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alto, Texas?

Alto, Texas has about 1,190 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alto, Texas?

The typical household in Alto, Texas earns about $19,438 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alto, Texas expensive?

In Alto, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,600, and the typical rent is about $246 a month.

How educated are people in Alto, Texas?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Alto, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alto, Texas?

About 33.8% of people in Alto, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alto, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alto, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 129 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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