South Alamo is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. South Alamo has a 2024 population of 3,445. South Alamo is currently growing at a rate of 0.17% annually and its population has increased by 36.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,532 in 2020.
The average household income in South Alamo is $63,671 with a poverty rate of 30.35%. The median age in South Alamo is 34.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 34.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Alamo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 1,440 | 46.24% |
| White | 1,101 | 35.36% |
| Other race | 548 | 17.6% |
| Native American | 25 | 0.8% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 891 | 3.49 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Married | 492 | 3.59 | 88.6 | 11.4 |
| Non Family | 201 | 1.08 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Female | 161 | 6.14 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Male | 37 | 3.89 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
4.14
Average Family Size
3.49
Average Household Size
87.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 423 | 22.8% |
| Associates Degree | 87 | 4.69% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 0.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 0.86% |
| High School Graduate | 382 | 20.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 694 | 37.41% |
| Some College | 239 | 12.88% |
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 | 1,786 | 695 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 858 | 339 | 14 |
| Other Race | 316 | 136 | 16 |
| White | 69 | 43 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 0 |
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 other race people with a rate of 5.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $60,115 | $42,188 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,125 | $25,817 | $6,569 |
| Overall | $28,788 | $32,422 | $0 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$28,788
Average Earnings
$32,422
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
10.09% of South Alamo residents speak only English, while 89.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,963 | 794 | 26.8% |
| Multiple | 1,440 | 434 | 30.14% |
| White | 151 | 151 | 100% |
| Other | 548 | 129 | 23.54% |
| Native | 25 | 25 | 100% |
30.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.87%
Male Poverty Rate
34.78%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in South Alamo is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in South Alamo is Other, with 23.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.89%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 31.24% |
| Some College | 26.07% |
| High School | 24.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.99% |
| Female Employed | 33.4% |
| Male Employed | 0.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,000 | $76,334 |
| Households | $33,516 | $63,671 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $10,496 | $18,293 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
70
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 25 |
| Second Gulf War | 11 |
| Vietnam | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 33 |
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 35 to 54 | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44 | 1.9% |
| White | 34 | 4.42% |
| Native American | 25 | 100% |
| Other Race | 11 | 3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
84.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
72.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
49.55%
Born in South Alamo
61.11%
Native Born
38.89%
Foreign Born
27.84%
Non Citizen
11.05%
Naturalized
61.11% of South Alamo residents were born in the United States, with 49.55% having been born in Texas. 27.84% 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 | 3,445 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2023 | 3,439 | 6 | 0.17% |
| 2022 | 3,433 | 205 | 6.35% |
| 2021 | 3,228 | 696 | 27.49% |
| 2020 | 2,532 | -422 | -14.29% |
| 2019 | 2,954 | -777 | -20.83% |
| 2018 | 3,731 | 301 | 8.78% |
| 2017 | 3,430 | 220 | 6.85% |
| 2016 | 3,210 | -658 | -17.01% |
| 2015 | 3,868 | -39 | -1% |
| 2014 | 3,907 | -463 | -10.59% |
| 2013 | 4,370 | -443 | -9.2% |
| 2012 | 4,813 | -685 | -12.46% |
| 2011 | 5,498 | 2,137 | 63.58% |
| 2010 | 3,361 | 0 | 0% |