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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Alton

Texas · 3,048 residents · 7.51 sq mi
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Alton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,611. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 1,336 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $22,000. At a median age of 22.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,048
−30%vs 2000
vs 4,384 in 2000
1990 – 2025
406 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 584 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 25.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K6K12K17K22K1990201020202024Alton
202420K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$9,611
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,097 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$3,799
−39%vs 2000
vs $6,230 in 2000
US average: $14,340
63.7%
+21.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 42.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$22,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$188
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $264 in 2000
US average: $450
80.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.5% in 2000
19.7% rent
2.3
+17%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.9%(4,292)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(204)
1990
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(2,157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(2,979)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.2%(891)
Diversity Score75.7%(2,308)
76
+1527%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
21.2%
−14.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alton, Texas?

Alton, Texas has about 3,048 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Alton, Texas?

The typical household in Alton, Texas earns about $9,611 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 $22,000, and the typical rent is about $188 a month.

How educated are people in Alton, Texas?

About 2.2% 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 63.7% of people in Alton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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