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.

Alton, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

25,279

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

68.7%17,377

Black

19.2%4,842

Two or More

6.7%1,690

Hispanic/Latino

3%760

Asian

1.4%364

Other

0.6%147

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%99

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.7%1,174

High School Diploma

25.4%4,488

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%1,776

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%2,898

Associate's Degree

11.3%1,990

Bachelor's Degree

13.3%2,344

Master's Degree

6.4%1,123

Professional Degree

0.7%121

Doctorate

1.2%209

HS or Higher

91.3%

BA or Higher

21.5%

Graduate+

8.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,700

Median Renti

$1,015

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.9%6,419

Renter-Occupied

40.1%4,295

Total Units

12,551

Homeownership

59.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,568

Mean Household Incomei

$67,596

Per Capita Incomei

$29,314

Poverty Ratei

20.6%

Unemploymenti

5.4%

Labor Forcei

12,260

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10%1,072

$10K–$15K

4.9%524

$15K–$20K

4.4%474

$20K–$25K

3.1%334

$25K–$30K

8.4%895

$30K–$35K

3.6%384

$35K–$40K

5.9%632

$40K–$45K

3.7%393

$45K–$50K

3%318

$50K–$60K

7.2%770

$60K–$75K

10.7%1,150

$75K–$100K

12.6%1,347

$100K–$125K

7.3%786

$125K–$150K

6.2%669

$150K–$200K

6%644

$200K+

3%322

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

1,223

Residentsi

2,080

Avg. Tenant Renti

$400/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing268 homes97% occupied$396/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers333 homes88% occupied$435/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8535 homes92% occupied$389/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC66 homes96% occupied$320/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,568/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

81%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

16.2%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

2.4%

Moderate / aboveOver $44K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

75% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

62% of subsidized households are minority

26.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,606(8.3% of civilian adults)