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Alvin

Texas · 27,098 residents · 24.244 sq mi
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Alvin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,114. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 19% 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 $157,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,098
+27%since 2000
from 21,413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 883 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+14%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
18K21K24K27K29K1990201020202024Alvin
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,114
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,576 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,193
+54%since 2000
from $17,016 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,053
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $564 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
43.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+57%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(14,402)
Black2%(437)
Hispanic / Latino28.1%(6,014)
Asian0.8%(170)
Other0%
Diversity Score56%(12,001)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(14,435)
Black4%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(10,209)
Asian1.3%(343)
Other1.2%(330)
Diversity Score68.7%(18,618)
Diversity Score
69
+23%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.1%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvin, Texas?

Alvin, Texas has about 27,098 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvin, Texas?

The typical household in Alvin, Texas earns about $57,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvin, Texas expensive?

In Alvin, Texas, the median home is worth about $157,700, and the typical rent is about $1,053 a month.

How educated are people in Alvin, Texas?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alvin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvin, Texas?

About 13.6% of people in Alvin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alvin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alvin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,878 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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