Alton, TX Demographics
What is the population of Alton?
There are 19,205 residents in Alton, with a median age of 26. Of this, 51.67% are males and 48.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 71.73% of the resident pool in Alton, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.26%. Additionally, 21% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 16,461 people in Alton currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 19,205 | 3.9% |
| Male Population | 9,924 | 6.1% |
| Female Population | 9,281 | 1.6% |
Male Population 51.67%
Female Population 48.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 26 | 0.4% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 13,776 | 8.8% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 1,395 | -3.2% |
| Not Citizen | 4,034 | -8.2% |
Citizen U.S. Born 71.73%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.26%
Not Citizen 21%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 58 | -44.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,964 | 25.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 435 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 5 | -37.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 16,461 | 3.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.31%
Moved from Same County 10.38%
Moved from Same State 2.3%
Moved from Different State 0.03%
Same House as Last Year 86.99%
What are the employment statistics in Alton?
White-collar workers make up 65.17% of the working population in Alton, while blue-collar employees account for 34.83%. There are also 1,866 entrepreneurs in Alton (12.68% of the workforce); 10,306 workers employed in private companies (70.02%); and 2,142 people working in governmental institutions (14.55%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 9,592 | 103.0% |
| Blue Collar | 5,126 | 111.3% |
White Collar 65.17%
Blue Collar 34.83%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,866 | 79.6% |
| Private Companies | 10,306 | 107.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 2,142 | 121.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 404 | 118.4% |
Self Employees 12.68%
Private Companies 70.02%
Governmental Workers 14.55%
Not for Profit Companies 2.74%
How many households are there in Alton?
There are a total of 5,177 households in Alton, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 83.02% of these Alton households, while non-family units account for the remaining 16.98%. Additionally, 57.1% of households have children and 42.9% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 5,177 | 4.4% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | -19.6% |
| Family Households | 4,298 | 3.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 879 | 6.8% |
Family Households 83.02%
Non-Family Households 16.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,956 | 4.0% |
| Households without Children | 2,221 | 4.9% |
Households with Children 57.1%
Households without Children 42.9%
What are the median and average incomes in Alton?
The average annual household income in Alton is $64,764, while the median household income sits at $48,777 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $67,465, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $40,114. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,711 and $28,905, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $64,764 | 15.5% |
| Median Household Income | $48,777 | 10.1% |
| People below Poverty Level | 5,352 | 5.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 13,519 | 4.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Alton?
There are 5,585 housing units in Alton, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2004. Of the 5,177 occupied housing units in Alton, 61.21% are owner-occupied, while 38.79% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 47.81% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $168,500. In general, housing costs reach $894 per month in Alton.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 5,585 | 3.2% |
| Median Year Built | 2004 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 40 | 14.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 25 | -37.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 123 | -23.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 294 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 789 | 7.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 927 | -16.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 1,550 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,649 | 9.9% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 188 | 189.2% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,177 | 4.4% |
| Owner Occupied | 3,169 | 4.7% |
| Renter Occupied | 2,008 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 61.21%
Renter Occupied 38.79%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,515 | 17.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,654 | -4.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $168,500 | 21.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $95,500 | 29.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $894 | 15.7% |
With Mortgage 47.81%
Without Mortgage 52.19%
What is the level of education in Alton?
Approximately 41.9% of the population in Alton holds a high school degree (that's 5,130 residents), while 21.5% have attained a college certificate (2,632 locals) and 9.38% have a bachelor's degree (1,149 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 2,399 | -8.8% |
| Some High School | 5,130 | 3.5% |
| Some College | 2,632 | 15.9% |
| Associate Degree | 604 | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,149 | 20.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 330 | 41.0% |
No High School 19.59%
Some High School 41.9%
Some College 21.5%
Associate Degree 4.93%
Bachelor's Degree 9.38%
Graduate Degree 2.7%
What is the marital status of Alton residents?
A total of 4,951 people in Alton have never been married (which represents 36.4% of the total population), while 6,946 of them are wedded (51.07%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 496 (3.65%) and 1,207 (8.88%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,951 | 3.1% |
| Married | 6,946 | 9.0% |
| Separated | 496 | 13.8% |
| Widowed | 496 | -19.6% |
| Divorced | 1,207 | 7.6% |
Never Married 36.4%
Married 51.07%
Separated 3.65%
Widowed 3.65%
Divorced 8.88%
What are the most common means of transportation in Alton?
The top three means of transportation people in Alton use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 6,148 residents commute by car, 101 prefer going to work by walking and 63 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,148 | 0.7% |
| Railroad | 63 | 1.6% |
| Walk | 101 | 159.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Alton by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.