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Van Alstyne

Texas · 3,046 residents · 5.564 sq mi
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Van Alstyne has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $52,102. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $121,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,046
+22%since 2000
from 2,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
547 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Van Alstyne
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,102
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,585
+39%since 2000
from $17,024 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,100
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.8%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+22%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score26.7%(667)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(2,533)
Black4.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(285)
Asian0.7%(20)
Other3.1%(95)
Diversity Score38.3%(1,168)
Diversity Score
38
+44%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.0%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Alstyne, Texas?

Van Alstyne, Texas has about 3,046 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Alstyne, Texas earns about $52,102 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 $121,100, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Van Alstyne, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 7.6% 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 956 residents, a change of about 46 percent over that period.

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