Monte Alto is a CDP located in Hidalgo County Texas. Monte Alto has a 2024 population of 1,623. Monte Alto is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -2.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,667 in 2020.
The average household income in Monte Alto is $48,242 with a poverty rate of 54.29%. The median age in Monte Alto is 25.6 years: 23.9 years for males, and 31.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Monte Alto was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 997 | 44.12% |
| Other race | 708 | 31.33% |
| White | 498 | 22.04% |
| Asian | 57 | 2.52% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
Other race
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 595 | 3.8 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Married | 314 | 4.5 | 92 | 8 |
| Female | 167 | 4.29 | 95.8 | 4.2 |
| Non Family | 114 | 1.16 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
4.42
Average Family Size
3.8
Average Household Size
93.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 223 | 19.54% |
| Associates Degree | 100 | 8.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 188 | 16.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 0.88% |
| High School Graduate | 268 | 23.49% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 20.42% |
| Some College | 119 | 10.43% |
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 | 1,095 | 639 | 198 |
| 2+ Races | 427 | 269 | 103 |
| Other Race | 319 | 105 | 0 |
| Asian | 46 | 46 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.12%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,528 | $0 | $57,222 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,667 | $49,286 | $10,694 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,672 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,354 | $25,354 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $31,597 | $36,033 | $30,938 |
$25,354
Average Earnings
$25,354
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.56% of Monte Alto residents speak only English, while 91.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,203 | 1,227 | 55.7% |
| Other | 708 | 708 | 100% |
| Multiple | 997 | 380 | 38.11% |
54.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
60.8%
Male Poverty Rate
48.86%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Monte Alto is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Monte Alto is Multiple, with 38.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 62.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.24% |
| High School | 46.27% |
| Some College | 23.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 41.74% |
| Male Employed | 41.69% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $43,651 | $52,163 |
| Households | $40,920 | $48,242 |
| Married Families | $47,969 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,423 | $31,698 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.7%
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
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 45 | 6.97% |
| Hispanic | 45 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.11%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
55.8%
Employment Rate
3.8%
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
64.91%
Born in Monte Alto
72.48%
Native Born
27.52%
Foreign Born
20.4%
Non Citizen
7.12%
Naturalized
72.48% of Monte Alto residents were born in the United States, with 64.91% having been born in Texas. 20.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,623 | -21 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 1,644 | -22 | -1.32% |
| 2022 | 1,666 | -470 | -22% |
| 2021 | 2,136 | 469 | 28.13% |
| 2020 | 1,667 | -301 | -15.29% |
| 2019 | 1,968 | -61 | -3.01% |
| 2018 | 2,029 | 219 | 12.1% |
| 2017 | 1,810 | 197 | 12.21% |
| 2016 | 1,613 | -223 | -12.15% |
| 2015 | 1,836 | 29 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 1,807 | -386 | -17.6% |
| 2013 | 2,193 | -164 | -6.96% |
| 2012 | 2,357 | 259 | 12.35% |
| 2011 | 2,098 | 174 | 9.04% |
| 2010 | 1,924 | 0 | 0% |