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Los Altos

Texas · 1,082 residents · 0.038 sq mi
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Los Altos has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,177. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 612 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 91.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 72% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

1,082
+130%since 2023
from 470 in 2023
2010 – 2024
28,474 / sq mi
+130%since 2023
from 12,368 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.6
+129%since 2023
from 16.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
02975948911K201020202024Los Altos
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,177
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2012 – 2024
$6,293
−14%since 2023
from $7,359 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
91.1%
+23.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.140
−2%since 2023
from 0.142 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information53.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade32.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

71.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
28.9% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
45.9%
−54.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(470)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(1,082)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
37.8%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
41.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
13.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

58.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.2% in 2023
41.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
47.1%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
43.2%
+30.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
23.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
28.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
95.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Los Altos, Texas?

Los Altos, Texas has about 1,082 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Los Altos, Texas?

The typical household in Los Altos, Texas earns about $22,177 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Los Altos, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Los Altos, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Los Altos, Texas?

About 91.1% of people in Los Altos, 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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