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South Alamo

Texas · 3,414 residents · 2.037 sq mi
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South Alamo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,943. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,900. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 58% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,414
+10%since 2000
from 3,101 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,676 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.2
+40%since 2000
from 20.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3K3K4K5K6K2000201020202024South Alamo
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,943
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,454
+357%since 2000
from $3,162 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services15.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.1% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino98.4%(3,051)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(118)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(38)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino98%(3,345)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.6%(122)
Diversity Score
4
−6%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
35.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−22.1 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
3.7%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
30.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2013
from 60.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Alamo, Texas?

South Alamo, Texas has about 3,414 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Alamo, Texas earns about $26,943 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Alamo, Texas expensive?

In South Alamo, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,900.

How educated are people in South Alamo, Texas?

About 1.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Alamo, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Alamo, Texas?

About 23.8% of people in South 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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