Monte Alto is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Monte Alto has a 2024 population of 1,623. Monte Alto is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Monte Alto is $52,951 with a poverty rate of 40.58%. The median age in Monte Alto is 39.2 years: 39.9 years for males, and 36.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monte Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 928 | 55.7% |
| Two or more races | 559 | 33.55% |
| Other race | 179 | 10.74% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 544 | 3.06 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Married | 219 | 3.14 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Female | 179 | 4.32 | 91.6 | 8.4 |
| Non Family | 136 | 1.15 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Male | 10 | 4.9 | 100 | 0 |
3.67
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
90.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 100 | 10.13% |
| Associates Degree | 76 | 7.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 19.86% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.91% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 25.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 192 | 19.45% |
| Some College | 167 | 16.92% |
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 | 987 | 695 | 205 |
| 2+ Races | 347 | 273 | 105 |
| Other Race | 103 | 30 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 78.67%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 30.26%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,803 | $0 | $43,214 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,000 | $34,091 | $11,371 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,325 | $17,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,777 | $26,042 | $22,176 |
| Some College | $31,765 | $0 | $30,368 |
$24,777
Average Earnings
$26,042
Average Male
$22,176
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
12.4% of Monte Alto residents speak only English, while 87.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,666 | 676 | 40.58% |
| Multiple | 559 | 227 | 40.61% |
| Other | 179 | 179 | 100% |
40.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.96%
Male Poverty Rate
44.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monte Alto is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monte Alto is Hispanic, with 40.58% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.08% |
| High School | 21.86% |
| Some College | 21.4% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 37.22% |
| Male Unemployed | 32.61% |
| Male Employed | 27.57% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,020 | $60,186 |
| Households | $41,115 | $52,951 |
| Married Families | $47,292 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,641 | $28,164 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
63
Number of Veterans
63
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 32 |
| 75+ | 23 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63 | 5.25% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 8.2% |
| White | 28 | 4.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.21%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
7.3%
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
77.01%
Born in Monte Alto
82.35%
Native Born
17.65%
Foreign Born
10.02%
Non Citizen
7.62%
Naturalized
82.35% of Monte Alto residents were born in the United States, with 77.01% having been born in Texas. 10.02% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,623 | -21 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,644 | -22 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 1,666 | -470 | -22% |
| 2021 | 2,136 | 469 | 28.13% |
| 2020 | 1,667 | -301 | -15.29% |
| 2019 | 1,968 | -61 | -3.01% |
| 2018 | 2,029 | 219 | 12.1% |
| 2017 | 1,810 | 197 | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 1,613 | -223 | -12.15% |
| 2015 | 1,836 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 1,807 | -386 | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 2,193 | -164 | -6.96% |
| 2012 | 2,357 | 259 | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 2,098 | 174 | 9.04% |
| 2010 | 1,924 | 0 | 0% |