Alton is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Alton has a 2024 population of 22,047. Alton is currently growing at a rate of 4.34% annually and its population has increased by 19.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Alton is $64,764 with a poverty rate of 28.07%. The median age in Alton is 26.7 years: 23.8 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 12,920 | 67.27% |
| White | 4,808 | 25.04% |
| Other race | 1,391 | 7.24% |
| Native American | 40 | 0.21% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 0.17% |
| Asian | 13 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,177 | 3.71 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Married | 2,857 | 4.3 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Female | 1,171 | 3.96 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 879 | 1.49 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Male | 270 | 3.63 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
4.08
Average Family Size
3.71
Average Household Size
61.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,372 | 13.69% |
| Associates Degree | 499 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 958 | 9.56% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 3.29% |
| High School Graduate | 2,601 | 25.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,377 | 23.72% |
| Some College | 1,885 | 18.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,821 | 6,136 | 1,272 |
| 2+ Races | 6,607 | 4,238 | 718 |
| Other Race | 652 | 423 | 138 |
| White | 140 | 84 | 16 |
| Black | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| Native American | 29 | 21 | 1 |
| Asian | 13 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 21.17%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,426 | $63,611 | $44,013 |
| Graduate Degree | $47,524 | $48,538 | $46,220 |
| High School Graduate | $31,171 | $33,634 | $22,271 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,948 | $22,813 | $14,543 |
| Overall | $31,139 | $33,640 | $27,830 |
| Some College | $41,174 | $51,211 | $37,523 |
$31,139
Average Earnings
$33,640
Average Male
$27,830
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.07% of Alton residents speak only English, while 88.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,898 | 5,309 | 28.09% |
| Multiple | 12,882 | 3,330 | 25.85% |
| Other | 1,391 | 666 | 47.88% |
| White | 183 | 59 | 32.24% |
| Asian | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Native | 40 | 9 | 22.5% |
28.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.83%
Male Poverty Rate
30.48%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is Native, with 22.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.57%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 46.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.49% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 21.74% |
| High School | 20.99% |
| Some College | 16.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.14% |
| Female Employed | 14.54% |
| Male Employed | 12.02% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,033 | $66,378 |
| Households | $48,777 | $64,764 |
| Married Families | $53,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,593 | $50,044 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
250
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
63
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 149 |
| First Gulf War | 142 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 214 |
| 18 to 34 | 24 |
| 75+ | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 242 | 2.01% |
| White | 146 | 4.86% |
| 2+ Races | 96 | 1.14% |
| Native American | 8 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
8.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.62%
Born in Alton
72.81%
Native Born
27.19%
Foreign Born
21%
Non Citizen
6.18%
Naturalized
72.81% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 65.62% having been born in Texas. 21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,633 | 917 | 3.57% |
| 2028 | 25,716 | 917 | 3.7% |
| 2027 | 24,799 | 918 | 3.84% |
| 2026 | 23,881 | 917 | 3.99% |
| 2025 | 22,964 | 917 | 4.16% |
| 2024 | 22,047 | 917 | 4.34% |
| 2023 | 21,130 | 1,467 | 7.46% |
| 2022 | 19,663 | 794 | 4.21% |
| 2021 | 18,869 | 491 | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 18,378 | 174 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 18,204 | 723 | 4.14% |
| 2018 | 17,481 | 328 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 17,153 | 400 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 16,753 | 1,114 | 7.12% |
| 2015 | 15,639 | 214 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 15,425 | 427 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 14,998 | 197 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 14,801 | 437 | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 14,364 | 335 | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 14,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,384 | 1,315 | 42.85% |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 337 | 12.34% |
| 1980 | 2,732 | -23,901 | -89.74% |