State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,683.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.27% (-9)
Growth Since 2010
17.95% (502)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Alamo, Georgia Population 2021
3,299
Alamo is a city located in Wheeler County Georgia. It is also the county seat of Wheeler County. With a 2020 population of 3,299, it is the 190th largest city in Georgia and the 5946th largest city in the United States . Alamo is currently declining at a rate of -0.27% annually but its population has increased by 17.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,797 in 2010. Alamo reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Alamo has a population density of 1,684 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alamo is $41,891 with a poverty rate of 33.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $409 per month, and the median house value is $60,800. The median age in Alamo is 29.7 years, 25.5 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
Alamo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamowas:
- Black or African American: 59.50%
- White: 40.50%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Alamo, Georgia is 3,299 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 3,317.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,797.
Alamo, Georgia Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1,991 | 59.50% |
| White | 1,355 | 40.50% |
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Alamo Population by Race
Alamo Population Pyramid $2021
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Alamo Population by Age
Alamo Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 760 | 4.16 | 51.7 |
| Married | 305 | 5.62 | 76.4 |
| Non Family | 268 | 1 | 32.1 |
| Female | 107 | 8.35 | 17.8 |
| Male | 80 | 3.56 | 68.8 |
5.84
Average Family Size
4.16
Average Household Size
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Alamo Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 114 | 5.32% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 185 | 8.64% |
| High School Graduate | 836 | 39.03% |
| Some College | 337 | 15.73% |
| Associates Degree | 92 | 4.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 530 | 24.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 48 | 2.24% |
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Alamo Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Alamo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,145 | 1,011 | 279 |
| White | 986 | 828 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 11 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 88.30%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.32%.
Alamo Educational Attainment by Race
Alamo Earnings by Educational Attainment
Alamo Language by Age
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Alamo Language
99.66% of Alamo residents speak only English, while 0.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.34% of the population.
Alamo Language
Alamo Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 1,873 | 893 | 47.68% |
| White | 1,287 | 150 | 11.66% |
33.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.69%
Male Poverty Rate
28.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alamo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamo is Black, with 47.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamo is White, with 11.66% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.50%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 53.15%.
Alamo Poverty
Alamo Poverty Rate by Education
Alamo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
23.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.3%
Male Marriage Rate
24.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Alamo Married by Age and Sex
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Alamo Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Alamo Marital Status by Race
Alamo Marital Status
Alamo Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 9.81% |
| Black | 67 | 3.78% |
Alamo Veterans by Race
Alamo Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
Alamo Veterans by Education
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37.3%
Labor Force Participation
31.2%
Employment Rate
16.3%
Unemployment Rate
Alamo Employment by Age
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Alamo Employment by Race
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Alamo Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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91.00%
Born in Alamo
99.73%
Native Born
0.27%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.06%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.73% of Alamo residents were born in the United States, with 91.00% having been born in Georgia. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Alamo Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,299 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 3,308 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2019 | 3,317 | -9 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 3,326 | -46 | -1.36% |
| 2017 | 3,372 | -25 | -0.74% |
| 2016 | 3,397 | 66 | 1.98% |
| 2015 | 3,331 | -68 | -2.00% |
| 2014 | 3,399 | 15 | 0.44% |
| 2013 | 3,384 | 4 | 0.12% |
| 2012 | 3,380 | -98 | -2.82% |
| 2011 | 3,478 | 341 | 10.87% |
| 2010 | 3,137 | 0.00% |