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Alvord

Texas · 1,351 residents · 1.523 sq mi
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Alvord has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,469. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 16% 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 $118,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,351
+34%since 2000
from 1,007 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+4%since 2000
from 33.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7841K1K2K2K1990201020202024Alvord
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,469
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,352
+24%since 2000
from $18,070 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $546 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
29.5% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+40%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(921)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(63)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.1%(162)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(1,124)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(132)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other7.2%(97)
Diversity Score39%(527)
Diversity Score
39
+143%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+34%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−66.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alvord, Texas?

Alvord, Texas has about 1,351 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alvord, Texas?

The typical household in Alvord, Texas earns about $60,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alvord, Texas expensive?

In Alvord, Texas, the median home is worth about $118,100, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Alvord, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alvord, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alvord, Texas?

About 4.6% of people in Alvord, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alvord, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Alvord, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 486 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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