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.

Alto, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,222

Median Agei

28.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

56.1%686

Hispanic/Latino

25.2%308

Black

13.1%160

Two or More

4.6%56

Other

0.8%10

Asian

0.2%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%77

High School Diploma

24.8%171

Some College (<1 yr)

9.7%67

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%70

Associate's Degree

7%48

Bachelor's Degree

12.2%84

Master's Degree

1.2%8

Professional Degree

3.6%25

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

4.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$93,800

Median Renti

—

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

54.8%224

Renter-Occupied

45.2%185

Total Units

538

Homeownership

54.8%

Vacancy Rate

24%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

2.4%13

2000–2009

4.3%23

1990–1999

12.3%66

1980–1989

24%129

1970–1979

13%70

1960–1969

3.9%21

1950–1959

6.9%37

1940–1949

14.7%79

1939 or earlier

18.6%100

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

59.2%242

Electricity

32.8%134

No Fuel

4.9%20

Bottled/LP Gas

1.7%7

Wood

1.5%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,688

Mean Household Incomei

$91,270

Per Capita Incomei

$30,877

Poverty Ratei

27.8%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

513

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

Residentsi

117

Avg. Tenant Renti

$331/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing67 homes91% occupied$331/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,688/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

61%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

28%

Low income$31K–$49K/yr

11%

Who Receives This Housing

64% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

17514.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

173

India

Workforce

Total Employed

480

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

33(4.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

77.7%Insured

22.3%Uninsured