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.

Alpine, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,014

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.6%2,985

White

40.7%2,447

Two or More

5.8%350

Asian

2.7%162

Black

0.9%52

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%100

High School Diploma

11.4%529

Some College (<1 yr)

11.6%538

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%757

Associate's Degree

4.8%221

Bachelor's Degree

29.4%1,369

Master's Degree

14.6%680

Professional Degree

0.8%35

Doctorate

0.3%12

HS or Higher

91.2%

BA or Higher

45.1%

Graduate+

15.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$219,800

Median Renti

$891

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.7%2,144

Renter-Occupied

34.3%1,119

Total Units

3,682

Homeownership

65.7%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

148

$500–$750

295

$750–$1,000

190

$1,000–$1,250

231

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

136

Year Built

2020 or later

5.2%193

2010–2019

6%222

2000–2009

14.6%538

1990–1999

5.9%216

1980–1989

13%478

1970–1979

14.8%545

1960–1969

13.5%497

1950–1959

8.7%320

1940–1949

7.5%277

1939 or earlier

10.8%396

Heating Fuel

Electricity

62%2,023

Utility Gas

32.1%1,049

Bottled/LP Gas

5.3%173

Solar

0.6%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$60,139

Mean Household Incomei

$71,671

Per Capita Incomei

$35,696

Poverty Ratei

8.1%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

3,328

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

131

Residentsi

136

Avg. Tenant Renti

$329/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing50 homes96% occupied$329/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers81 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $60,139/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

75%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

15%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $48K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

60% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

90% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

4507.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

260

Philippines

103

Guatemala

China

Workforce

Total Employed

3,191

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

426(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.4%Insured

12.6%Uninsured