Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Alvin, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

28,333

Median Agei

33.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

48.4%13,722

Hispanic/Latino

40.6%11,507

Black

8.1%2,287

Two or More

1.7%484

Asian

0.6%167

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%86

Other

0.3%80

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%791

High School Diploma

25%4,449

Some College (<1 yr)

6.8%1,212

Some College (1+ yr)

17.7%3,147

Associate's Degree

11.6%2,062

Bachelor's Degree

15%2,672

Master's Degree

4.6%812

Professional Degree

0.1%17

Doctorate

0.3%52

HS or Higher

85.6%

BA or Higher

20%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$228,700

Median Renti

$1,215

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

60.9%6,368

Renter-Occupied

39.1%4,088

Total Units

12,327

Homeownership

60.9%

Vacancy Rate

15.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

1,024

$1,000–$1,250

900

$1,250–$1,500

924

$1,500–$2,000

806

$2,000+

127

Year Built

2020 or later

3.5%429

2010–2019

15.2%1,871

2000–2009

10.8%1,337

1990–1999

13.4%1,654

1980–1989

14.6%1,799

1970–1979

21.1%2,603

1960–1969

11.6%1,431

1950–1959

4%495

1940–1949

3.1%379

1939 or earlier

2.7%329

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57.9%6,057

Utility Gas

41.1%4,300

Bottled/LP Gas

0.7%71

No Fuel

0.3%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,477

Mean Household Incomei

$87,773

Per Capita Incomei

$32,387

Poverty Ratei

9.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

13,966

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,30511.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,964

Germany

Philippines

Korea

China

United Kingdom

Poland

India

Workforce

Total Employed

13,365

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,270(6.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.5%Insured

15.5%Uninsured