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Van Alstyne

Texas · 8,012 residents (2025 est.) · 5.564 sq mi
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Van Alstyne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,469. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,450 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $342,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 152%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,952
+138%since 2000
from 2,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,070 / sq mi
+108%since 2009
from 515 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.4
+2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:8,012 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Van Alstyne
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.7%(158)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 911.1%(662)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1413.3%(790)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(346)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(112)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(712)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.9%(1,003)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.1%(366)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(712)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.8%(644)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.6%(273)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.9%(174)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,469
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,592
+156%since 2000
from $17,024 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
−6%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade16.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$342,700
+152%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
24.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+115%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
91
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(2,165)
Black3.6%(89)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(195)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(3,946)
Black5%(298)
Hispanic / Latino23.1%(1,373)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other4.9%(289)
Diversity Score
63
+46%since 2009
from 43 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican22.2%(1,324)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(46)
Ancestry
English16.2%(964)
Irish13.1%(782)
German10.9%(649)
French8.4%(498)
Scottish2.9%(171)
Dutch2.8%(169)
Swedish2.4%(141)
American1.7%(102)
Czech1%(61)
Italian0.5%(27)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Austrian0.4%(22)
Swiss0.3%(19)
Armenian0.3%(18)
Norwegian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+60%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.8%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
27.1%
+23.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
55.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.3%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.5%
+22.4 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.4%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.1%(349)
Married64%(1,238)
Widowed7.1%(137)
Divorced10.8%(209)
Women 15+
Never married25.7%(620)
Married46.7%(1,126)
Widowed10.5%(253)
Divorced17%(410)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Alstyne, Texas?

Van Alstyne, Texas has about 5,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Alstyne, Texas?

The typical household in Van Alstyne, Texas earns about $102,469 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Alstyne, Texas expensive?

In Van Alstyne, Texas, the median home is worth about $342,700, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in Van Alstyne, Texas?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Van Alstyne, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Alstyne, Texas?

About 7.0% of people in Van Alstyne, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Alstyne, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Alstyne, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,862 residents, a change of about 185 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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