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Alto

Texas · 1,027 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 $31,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $79,400. The poverty rate of 31.8% 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: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,027
−14%since 2000
from 1,190 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
602 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7559651K1K2K1990201020202024Alto
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,744
+61%since 2000
from $11,648 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$429
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
50.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.4%(743)
Black24.8%(295)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(122)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(767)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.5%(416)
Black26.1%(268)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(302)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.8%(29)
Diversity Score84.2%(865)
Diversity Score
84
+31%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
−21%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
20.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alto, Texas?

Alto, Texas has about 1,027 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alto, Texas?

The typical household in Alto, Texas earns about $31,250 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $429 a month.

How educated are people in Alto, Texas?

About 8.5% 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 31.8% of people in Alto, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alto, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alto, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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