Alton, Texas Population 2022
Alton is a city located in Texas. Alton has a 2020 population of 19,370. Alton is currently growing at a rate of 3.12% annually and its population has increased by 6.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,198 in 2010.
The average household income in Alton is $47,060 with a poverty rate of 29.91%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $790 per month, and the median house value is $81,600. The median age in Alton is 27.9 years, 26.8 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
Alton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Altonwas:
- White: 81.79%
- Two or more races: 16.46%
- Other race: 1.45%
- Native American: 0.29%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,463 | 81.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 0.29% |
| Some Other Race | 257 | 1.45% |
| Two or More Races | 2,911 | 16.46% |
Alton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,566 | 3.87 | 63.9 |
| Married | 2,242 | 4.56 | 75.2 |
| Male | 288 | 3.86 | 71.9 |
| Female | 1,429 | 3.91 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 607 | 1.24 | 61.6 |
4.13
Average Family Size
3.87
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,710 | 29.69% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,157 | 12.67% |
| High School Graduate | 2,179 | 23.87% |
| Some College | 1,539 | 16.86% |
| Associates Degree | 543 | 5.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 793 | 8.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 208 | 2.28% |
Alton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 192 | 192 | 97 |
| Other Race | 118 | 90 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 1,334 | 867 | 144 |
| Hispanic | 8,937 | 5,070 | 904 |
| Native American | 24 | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 50.52%.
$22,894
Average Earnings
$26,879
Average Male
$18,841
Average Female
Alton Language by Age
Alton Language
9.26% of Alton residents speak only English, while 90.74% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 90.74% of the population.
Alton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 52 | 19 | 36.54% |
| Hispanic | 17,230 | 5,236 | 30.39% |
| Multiple | 2,911 | 854 | 29.34% |
| White | 385 | 20 | 5.19% |
| Other | 21 | NaN% |
29.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.66%
Male Poverty Rate
31.13%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Native, with 36.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.72%.
Alton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
46.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Alton Married by Age and Sex
Alton 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.
Alton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 137 | 1.47% |
| Hispanic | 137 | 1.25% |
Alton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.99%
Veteran Disability Rate
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
55%
Employment Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.27%
Born in Alton
68.24%
Native Born
31.76%
Foreign Born
23.66%
Non Citizen
8.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
68.24% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 60.27% having been born in Texas. 23.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 2,732 | 0.00% | |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 337 | 1.17% |
| 2000 | 4,384 | 1,315 | 3.63% |
| 2010 | 12,341 | 7,957 | 10.90% |
| 2011 | 12,927 | 586 | 4.75% |
| 2012 | 13,513 | 586 | 4.53% |
| 2013 | 14,099 | 586 | 4.34% |
| 2014 | 14,685 | 586 | 4.16% |
| 2015 | 15,271 | 586 | 3.99% |
| 2016 | 15,857 | 586 | 3.84% |
| 2017 | 16,443 | 586 | 3.70% |
| 2018 | 17,029 | 586 | 3.56% |
| 2019 | 17,615 | 586 | 3.44% |
| 2020 | 18,198 | 583 | 3.31% |
| 2021 | 18,784 | 586 | 3.22% |
| 2022 | 19,370 | 586 | 3.12% |