Alvin is a city located in Brazoria County Texas. Alvin has a 2024 population of 29,126. Alvin is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 7.27% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 27,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Alvin is $83,996 with a poverty rate of 10.33%. The median age in Alvin is 33.7 years: 33.5 years for males, and 33.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alvin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,061 | 65.2% |
| Two or more races | 5,831 | 21.05% |
| Black or African American | 2,079 | 7.51% |
| Other race | 1,388 | 5.01% |
| Native American | 220 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 121 | 0.44% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,544 | 2.61 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Married | 4,633 | 3.5 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 3,417 | 1.15 | 41.6 | 58.4 |
| Female | 1,861 | 3.07 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 633 | 2.67 | 70.5 | 29.5 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.61
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,256 | 7.19% |
| Associates Degree | 2,016 | 11.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,392 | 13.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 897 | 5.14% |
| High School Graduate | 4,890 | 28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,256 | 7.19% |
| Some College | 4,760 | 27.25% |
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 | 9,803 | 9,058 | 1,959 |
| Hispanic | 6,123 | 4,698 | 1,087 |
| 2+ Races | 2,892 | 2,463 | 753 |
| Black | 1,290 | 1,020 | 175 |
| Other Race | 1,028 | 588 | 65 |
| Asian | 121 | 49 | 19 |
| Native American | 114 | 65 | 53 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.4%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 46.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $78,462 | $46,951 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,278 | $77,636 | $85,525 |
| High School Graduate | $38,867 | $45,049 | $35,746 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,313 | $35,431 | $36,936 |
| Overall | $48,992 | $53,931 | $42,496 |
| Some College | $54,595 | $59,881 | $48,269 |
$48,992
Average Earnings
$53,931
Average Male
$42,496
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.4% of Alvin residents speak only English, while 26.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,783 | 1,543 | 11.19% |
| Hispanic | 11,122 | 1,046 | 9.4% |
| Multiple | 5,828 | 302 | 5.18% |
| Other | 1,388 | 220 | 15.85% |
| Black | 2,078 | 109 | 5.25% |
| Asian | 121 | 12 | 9.92% |
10.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.86%
Male Poverty Rate
11.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alvin is Other, with 15.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alvin is Multiple, with 5.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.53%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.5%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.42% |
| High School | 12.54% |
| Some College | 9.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.16% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.9% |
| Male Employed | 5.81% |
| Female Employed | 3.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,417 | $99,078 |
| Households | $68,769 | $83,996 |
| Married Families | $101,232 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,068 | $49,043 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
1,432
Number of Veterans
1,296
Male Veterans
136
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 513 |
| First Gulf War | 439 |
| Second Gulf War | 328 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 449 |
| 35 to 54 | 387 |
| 55 to 64 | 332 |
| 75+ | 135 |
| 18 to 34 | 129 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,194 | 8.8% |
| Hispanic | 305 | 3.98% |
| 2+ Races | 175 | 4.61% |
| Other Race | 42 | 3.71% |
| Black | 21 | 1.48% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.8%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.4%
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
68.79%
Born in Alvin
88.82%
Native Born
11.18%
Foreign Born
6.99%
Non Citizen
4.19%
Naturalized
88.82% of Alvin residents were born in the United States, with 68.79% having been born in Texas. 6.99% 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 | 31,592 | 493 | 1.59% |
| 2028 | 31,099 | 493 | 1.61% |
| 2027 | 30,606 | 494 | 1.64% |
| 2026 | 30,112 | 493 | 1.66% |
| 2025 | 29,619 | 493 | 1.69% |
| 2024 | 29,126 | 493 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 28,633 | 424 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 28,209 | 647 | 2.35% |
| 2021 | 27,562 | 409 | 1.51% |
| 2020 | 27,153 | 378 | 1.41% |
| 2019 | 26,775 | 70 | 0.26% |
| 2018 | 26,705 | 344 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 26,361 | 259 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 26,102 | 422 | 1.64% |
| 2015 | 25,680 | 262 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 25,418 | 406 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 25,012 | 114 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 24,898 | 237 | 0.96% |
| 2011 | 24,661 | 414 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 24,247 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 21,413 | 2,193 | 11.41% |
| 1990 | 19,220 | 2,705 | 16.38% |
| 1980 | 16,515 | 5,844 | 54.77% |
| 1970 | 10,671 | 5,028 | 89.1% |
| 1960 | 5,643 | 1,942 | 52.47% |
| 1950 | 3,701 | 614 | 19.89% |
| 1940 | 3,087 | -28,505 | -90.23% |