Alton, Texas Population 2021
Alton is a city located in Texas. With a 2020 population of 19,509, it is the 143rd largest city in Texas and the 1900th largest city in the United States . Alton is currently growing at a rate of 3.73% annually and its population has increased by 58.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 12,341 in 2010. Spanning over 7 miles, Alton has a population density of 2,669 people per square mile.
The average household income in Alton is $47,060 with a poverty rate of 32.01%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $733 per month, and the median house value is $73,900. 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: 97.40%
- Other race: 1.71%
- Two or more races: 0.46%
- Native American: 0.24%
- Black or African American: 0.19%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,535 | 97.40% |
| Some Other Race | 291 | 1.71% |
| Two or More Races | 78 | 0.46% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 0.24% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 0.19% |
Alton Population Pyramid $2021
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,469 | 3.8 | 69.8 |
| Married | 2,193 | 4.42 | 81.5 |
| Female | 1,322 | 3.88 | 51.8 |
| Non Family | 614 | 1.35 | 65.1 |
| Male | 340 | 3.94 | 72.6 |
4.04
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,751 | 29.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,216 | 13.17% |
| High School Graduate | 2,264 | 24.51% |
| Some College | 1,504 | 16.28% |
| Associates Degree | 500 | 5.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 785 | 8.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 216 | 2.34% |
Alton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 9,016 | 5,049 | 922 |
| White | 220 | 220 | 79 |
| Other Race | 117 | 93 | 34 |
| Native American | 19 | ||
| 2+ Races | 18 | 9 | |
| Black | 14 |
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 35.91%.
$22,221
Average Earnings
$25,892
Average Male
$16,608
Average Female
Alton Language by Age
Alton Language
7.89% of Alton residents speak only English, while 92.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.11% of the population.
Alton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 16,390 | 5,385 | 32.86% |
| Other | 291 | 61 | 20.96% |
| White | 523 | 21 | 4.02% |
| Native | 40 | 12 | 30.00% |
32.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
29.06%
Male Poverty Rate
34.59%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Alton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Hispanic, with 32.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is White, with 4.02% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 33.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.25%.
Alton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 92 | 0.86% |
| White | 92 | 0.86% |
Alton Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
64.6%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
13%
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
60.43%
Born in Alton
67.90%
Native Born
32.10%
Foreign Born
23.71%
Non Citizen
8.39%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
67.90% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 60.43% having been born in Texas. 23.71% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 19,509 | 702 | 3.73% |
| 2020 | 18,807 | 702 | 3.88% |
| 2019 | 18,105 | 702 | 4.03% |
| 2018 | 17,403 | 313 | 1.83% |
| 2017 | 17,090 | 396 | 2.37% |
| 2016 | 16,694 | 1,110 | 7.12% |
| 2015 | 15,584 | 207 | 1.35% |
| 2014 | 15,377 | 424 | 2.84% |
| 2013 | 14,953 | 190 | 1.29% |
| 2012 | 14,763 | 433 | 3.02% |
| 2011 | 14,330 | 331 | 2.36% |
| 2010 | 13,999 | 9,615 | 12.31% |
| 2000 | 4,384 | 1,315 | 3.63% |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 337 | 1.17% |
| 1980 | 2,732 | 0.00% |