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Van Alstyne

Texas · 4,369 residents · 5.564 sq mi
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Van Alstyne is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,933. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 75% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,369
+75%since 2000
from 2,502 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
785 / sq mi
+75%since 2000
from 450 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Van Alstyne
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,933
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,470
+55%since 2000
from $17,024 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,400
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$954
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $497 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+21%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(3,220)
Black3.5%(152)
Hispanic / Latino16.3%(710)
Asian0.8%(37)
Other8.7%(382)
Diversity Score56.9%(2,484)
Diversity Score
57
+113%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.7%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.7%
−59.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Alstyne, Texas?

Van Alstyne, Texas has about 4,369 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Alstyne, Texas earns about $74,933 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 $172,400, and the typical rent is about $954 a month.

How educated are people in Van Alstyne, Texas?

About 17.9% 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 5.5% 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 2,279 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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

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