Demographics & People — Alton, Texas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 19,205 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~22,800 |
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| Median Age | 26.1 |
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| Total Households | 5,177 |
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| Family Households | 4,298 |
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| Average Household Size | 3.71 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 4,808 |
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| Black or African American | 33 |
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| Asian | 13 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 18,950 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 18,336 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 18,084 |
| Other groups | 16,914 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,522 |
| Hispanic: Other Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| Hispanic: All other Hispanic or Latino | 86 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 76 |
| Hispanic: South American | 76 |
| Hispanic: Venezuelan | 71 |
| Irish | 44 |
Language
| English Only | 1,946 |
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| Spanish | 15,589 |
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| Population 5+ | 17,573 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 160 |
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| Population 18+ | 11,901 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 11.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Alton, Texas.
