State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2,708.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.08% (218)
Growth Since 2010
10.86% (1,993)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Alamo, Texas Population 2021
20,346
Alamo is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 20,346, it is the 138th largest city in Texas and the 1829th largest city in the United States . Alamo is currently growing at a rate of 1.08% annually and its population has increased by 10.86% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,353 in 2010. Spanning over 8 miles, Alamo has a population density of 2,709 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alamo is $51,399 with a poverty rate of 26.84%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $601 per month, and the median house value is $72,000. The median age in Alamo is 31.1 years, 28.3 years for males, and 32.8 years for females.
Alamo Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamowas:
- White: 96.91%
- Other race: 2.53%
- Two or more races: 0.32%
- Black or African American: 0.25%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Alamo, Texas is 20,346 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 20,346.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 18,353.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,006 | 96.91% |
| Some Other Race | 496 | 2.53% |
| Two or More Races | 62 | 0.32% |
| Black or African American | 49 | 0.25% |
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Alamo Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,726 | 3.42 | 70.1 |
| Married | 3,319 | 3.74 | 72.2 |
| Female | 1,203 | 4.37 | 70.7 |
| Non Family | 1,036 | 1.1 | 62.8 |
| Male | 168 | 4.67 | 69.6 |
3.88
Average Family Size
3.42
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,327 | 21.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,689 | 15.36% |
| High School Graduate | 3,397 | 30.90% |
| Some College | 1,762 | 16.03% |
| Associates Degree | 503 | 4.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,062 | 9.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 2.30% |
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Alamo Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,642 | 4,820 | 927 |
| White | 2,316 | 2,122 | 387 |
| Other Race | 347 | 197 | 108 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 21 | 15 |
| Black | 34 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 31.12%.
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$29,769
Average Earnings
$31,499
Average Male
$26,004
Average Female
Alamo Language by Age
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Alamo Language
22.49% of Alamo residents speak only English, while 77.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 77.05% of the population.
Alamo Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,623 | 4,891 | 29.42% |
| White | 2,844 | 309 | 10.86% |
| Other | 495 | 143 | 28.89% |
| Black | 49 | 34 | 69.39% |
| Multiple | 62 | 29 | 46.77% |
26.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.71%
Male Poverty Rate
25.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alamo
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamo is Black, with 69.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamo is White, with 10.86% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.13%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.84%.
Alamo Marital Status
Marriage Rates
56.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
52.6%
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 35-44.
Alamo Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 604 | 4.94% |
| Hispanic | 164 | 1.59% |
Alamo Veterans by Education
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12.09%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
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50.5%
Labor Force Participation
47.8%
Employment Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
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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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60.62%
Born in Alamo
74.93%
Native Born
25.07%
Foreign Born
19.07%
Non Citizen
6.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
74.93% of Alamo residents were born in the United States, with 60.62% having been born in Texas. 19.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,346 | 218 | 1.08% |
| 2020 | 20,128 | 218 | 1.09% |
| 2019 | 19,910 | 218 | 1.11% |
| 2018 | 19,692 | 139 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 19,553 | 58 | 0.30% |
| 2016 | 19,495 | 77 | 0.40% |
| 2015 | 19,418 | 175 | 0.91% |
| 2014 | 19,243 | 181 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 19,062 | 146 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 18,916 | 206 | 1.10% |
| 2011 | 18,710 | 252 | 1.37% |
| 2010 | 18,458 | 3,698 | 2.26% |
| 2000 | 14,760 | 6,550 | 6.04% |
| 1990 | 8,210 | 2,379 | 3.48% |
| 1980 | 5,831 | 1,540 | 3.11% |
| 1970 | 4,291 | 170 | 0.41% |
| 1960 | 4,121 | 1,104 | 3.17% |
| 1950 | 3,017 | 0.00% |