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North Alamo

Texas · 3,722 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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North Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,016. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $51,000. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,722
+81%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,603 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 1,441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.8
+16%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K2000201020202024North Alamo
20245K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,016
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,430 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,502
+75%since 2000
from $8,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade17.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$649
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $237 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−43%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.9%(1,853)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.8%(449)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(211)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(3,484)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.8%(514)
Diversity Score
14
−37%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.9%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−49.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
27.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
46.5%
−15.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Alamo, Texas?

North Alamo, Texas has about 3,722 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Alamo, Texas?

The typical household in North Alamo, Texas earns about $46,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Alamo, Texas expensive?

In North Alamo, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,000, and the typical rent is about $649 a month.

How educated are people in North Alamo, Texas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in North Alamo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Alamo, Texas?

About 29.4% of people in North Alamo, 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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