Alvarado is a city located in Johnson County Texas. Alvarado has a 2024 population of 6,655. Alvarado is currently growing at a rate of 6.91% annually and its population has increased by 34.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,933 in 2020.
The average household income in Alvarado is $91,718 with a poverty rate of 7.95%. The median age in Alvarado is 32 years: 35.3 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alvarado was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,736 | 73.15% |
| Black or African American | 640 | 12.53% |
| Two or more races | 476 | 9.32% |
| Other race | 204 | 3.99% |
| Native American | 51 | 1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,585 | 3.15 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 951 | 3.62 | 74.8 | 25.2 |
| Female | 261 | 3.27 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 214 | 1.23 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 159 | 2.78 | 31.4 | 68.6 |
3.37
Average Family Size
3.15
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 502 | 15.84% |
| Associates Degree | 289 | 9.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 419 | 13.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 2.11% |
| High School Graduate | 1,324 | 41.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 251 | 7.92% |
| Some College | 317 | 10% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,793 | 1,495 | 288 |
| Hispanic | 1,022 | 628 | 165 |
| Black | 341 | 212 | 22 |
| 2+ Races | 240 | 198 | 11 |
| Other Race | 83 | 40 | 0 |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | 18 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,956 | $0 | $59,950 |
| Graduate Degree | $182,802 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,945 | $41,286 | $32,128 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,792 | $35,475 | $0 |
| Overall | $50,163 | $51,008 | $45,833 |
| Some College | $60,587 | $62,321 | $45,139 |
$50,163
Average Earnings
$51,008
Average Male
$45,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.32% of Alvarado residents speak only English, while 20.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.23% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,532 | 302 | 11.93% |
| Black | 634 | 75 | 11.83% |
| Multiple | 426 | 14 | 3.29% |
7.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.11%
Male Poverty Rate
10.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alvarado is White, with 11.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alvarado is Multiple, with 3.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.32% |
| High School | 10.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.88% |
| Some College | 5.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 5.2% |
| Male Employed | 1.81% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $91,031 | $95,223 |
| Households | $86,083 | $91,718 |
| Married Families | $119,067 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,092 | $62,221 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
220
Number of Veterans
176
Male Veterans
44
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 133 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Vietnam | 32 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 90 |
| 18 to 34 | 72 |
| 75+ | 22 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 103 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 25.42% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 4.62% |
| Black | 38 | 11.14% |
| Native American | 18 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
80.99%
Born in Alvarado
92.91%
Native Born
7.09%
Foreign Born
5.48%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
92.91% of Alvarado residents were born in the United States, with 80.99% having been born in Texas. 5.48% 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 | 8,809 | 431 | 5.14% |
| 2028 | 8,378 | 431 | 5.42% |
| 2027 | 7,947 | 430 | 5.72% |
| 2026 | 7,517 | 431 | 6.08% |
| 2025 | 7,086 | 431 | 6.48% |
| 2024 | 6,655 | 430 | 6.91% |
| 2023 | 6,225 | 314 | 5.31% |
| 2022 | 5,911 | 622 | 11.76% |
| 2021 | 5,289 | 356 | 7.22% |
| 2020 | 4,933 | 417 | 9.23% |
| 2019 | 4,516 | 200 | 4.63% |
| 2018 | 4,316 | 241 | 5.91% |
| 2017 | 4,075 | 162 | 4.14% |
| 2016 | 3,913 | 16 | 0.41% |
| 2015 | 3,897 | 90 | 2.36% |
| 2014 | 3,807 | 62 | 1.66% |
| 2013 | 3,745 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,743 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2011 | 3,741 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 3,757 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,288 | 370 | 12.68% |
| 1990 | 2,918 | 217 | 8.03% |
| 1980 | 2,701 | -6,108 | -69.34% |