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Alton

Texas · 24,138 residents (2025 est.) · 7.51 sq mi
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The short version

Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,715. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,830 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $156,300. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,214
+361%since 2000
from 4,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,692 / sq mi
+87%since 2009
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
26.1
+4%since 2000
from 25.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,138 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K6K12K17K22K1990201020202024Alton
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.3%(1,890)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.4%(1,708)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.8%(2,179)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.6%(2,142)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410%(2,014)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.4%(3,116)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4413%(2,634)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.4%(1,902)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 645.9%(1,196)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745%(1,016)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.5%(310)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(107)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,715
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,097 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,575
+198%since 2000
from $6,230 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+2%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,300
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,038
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
55.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+23%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
86
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.9%(4,292)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(560)
Black0.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(19,568)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(52)
Diversity Score
8
+25%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican94.3%(19,059)
Honduran0.6%(131)
Cuban0.6%(114)
Nicaraguan0.3%(63)
Puerto Rican0.2%(34)
Ancestry
English0.4%(72)
American0.3%(67)
Italian0.2%(38)
German0.1%(30)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Central American population · Largest Honduran population · Largest Cuban population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
67.2%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
3.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.2%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
32.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2013
from 54.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
13.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
86.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married45.2%(3,342)
Married44.9%(3,318)
Widowed2.4%(181)
Divorced7.5%(554)
Women 15+
Never married37.1%(2,612)
Married49.3%(3,471)
Widowed3.6%(252)
Divorced10%(707)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alton, Texas?

Alton, Texas has about 20,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alton, Texas?

The typical household in Alton, Texas earns about $52,715 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alton, Texas expensive?

In Alton, Texas, the median home is worth about $156,300, and the typical rent is about $1,038 a month.

How educated are people in Alton, Texas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alton, Texas?

About 27.5% of people in Alton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17,166 residents, a change of about 563 percent over that period.

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

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