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Alice Micro

Alice, TX · 2 counties · 45,967 residents · 1,808.531 sq mi
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Alice has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,655. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% 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 $74,945. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,967
−3%since 2000
from 47,302 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+14%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
46K46K47K48K49K1990201020202024Alice
202446K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,655
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,120 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,836
+75%since 2000
from $11,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,945
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,152 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$719
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+22%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.4%(9,634)
Black0.4%(171)
Hispanic / Latino78.4%(37,076)
Asian0.4%(174)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.2%(19,939)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(7,687)
Black0.4%(188)
Hispanic / Latino80.7%(37,077)
Asian0.4%(169)
Other0.5%(249)
Diversity Score37.9%(17,432)
Segregation Score36.2%(16,637)
Diversity Score
38
−10%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
36
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−29.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−58.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Principal cities

AliceCENTRAL17,550
What's inside

2 component counties

Jim Wells CountyCENTRAL38,804Brooks County6,579
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alice, TX?

Alice, TX has about 45,967 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alice, TX?

The typical household in Alice, TX earns about $42,655 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alice, TX expensive?

In Alice, TX, the median home is worth about $74,945, and the typical rent is about $719 a month.

How educated are people in Alice, TX?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alice, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alice, TX?

About 24.5% of people in Alice, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alice, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Alice, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 84 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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