Alton is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Alton has a 2024 population of 22,047. Alton is currently growing at a rate of 4.34% annually and its population has increased by 19.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Alton is $56,071 with a poverty rate of 28.11%. The median age in Alton is 25.9 years: 23.7 years for males, and 27.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 9,399 | 50.82% |
| White | 7,921 | 42.83% |
| Other race | 1,080 | 5.84% |
| Native American | 79 | 0.43% |
| Asian | 14 | 0.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,958 | 3.73 | 61 | 39 |
| Married | 2,557 | 4.45 | 68.8 | 31.2 |
| Female | 1,366 | 3.91 | 48 | 52 |
| Non Family | 823 | 1.32 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Male | 212 | 3.21 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
4.11
Average Family Size
3.73
Average Household Size
61.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,186 | 12.54% |
| Associates Degree | 446 | 4.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 759 | 8.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 234 | 2.47% |
| High School Graduate | 2,400 | 25.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2,605 | 27.55% |
| Some College | 1,825 | 19.3% |
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 | 9,352 | 5,575 | 966 |
| 2+ Races | 4,601 | 2,953 | 441 |
| Other Race | 539 | 326 | 83 |
| White | 83 | 69 | 27 |
| Native American | 44 | 21 | 1 |
| Asian | 14 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 83.13%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 32.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,697 | $58,672 | $33,661 |
| Graduate Degree | $46,875 | $0 | $44,716 |
| High School Graduate | $23,281 | $28,284 | $22,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,843 | $19,932 | $13,633 |
| Overall | $29,055 | $29,977 | $28,286 |
| Some College | $41,801 | $45,492 | $40,993 |
$29,055
Average Earnings
$29,977
Average Male
$28,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.96% of Alton residents speak only English, while 88.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18,318 | 5,181 | 28.28% |
| Multiple | 9,399 | 2,444 | 26% |
| Other | 1,080 | 327 | 30.28% |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| Native | 79 | 13 | 16.46% |
28.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.23%
Male Poverty Rate
30.04%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alton is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alton is Native, with 16.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.15%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.02% |
| High School | 27.21% |
| Some College | 13.87% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 51.6% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.17% |
| Male Employed | 13.41% |
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,230 | $57,403 |
| Households | $44,317 | $56,071 |
| Married Families | $47,872 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,672 | $43,064 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.8%
Male Marriage Rate
43.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
160
Number of Veterans
112
Male Veterans
48
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 108 |
| Second Gulf War | 84 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 140 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 160 | 1.36% |
| White | 119 | 2.35% |
| 2+ Races | 41 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
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
63.46%
Born in Alton
69.78%
Native Born
30.22%
Foreign Born
23.76%
Non Citizen
6.46%
Naturalized
69.78% of Alton residents were born in the United States, with 63.46% having been born in Texas. 23.76% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,633 | 917 | 3.57% |
| 2028 | 25,716 | 917 | 3.7% |
| 2027 | 24,799 | 918 | 3.84% |
| 2026 | 23,881 | 917 | 3.99% |
| 2025 | 22,964 | 917 | 4.16% |
| 2024 | 22,047 | 917 | 4.34% |
| 2023 | 21,130 | 1,467 | 7.46% |
| 2022 | 19,663 | 794 | 4.21% |
| 2021 | 18,869 | 491 | 2.67% |
| 2020 | 18,378 | 174 | 0.96% |
| 2019 | 18,204 | 723 | 4.14% |
| 2018 | 17,481 | 328 | 1.91% |
| 2017 | 17,153 | 400 | 2.39% |
| 2016 | 16,753 | 1,114 | 7.12% |
| 2015 | 15,639 | 214 | 1.39% |
| 2014 | 15,425 | 427 | 2.85% |
| 2013 | 14,998 | 197 | 1.33% |
| 2012 | 14,801 | 437 | 3.04% |
| 2011 | 14,364 | 335 | 2.39% |
| 2010 | 14,029 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,384 | 1,315 | 42.85% |
| 1990 | 3,069 | 337 | 12.34% |
| 1980 | 2,732 | -23,901 | -89.74% |