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.

Alice, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

17,707

Median Agei

35.4

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

83.9%14,849

White

13.2%2,332

Black

1.2%212

Asian

1.1%193

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%56

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%34

Two or More

0.2%31

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8%882

High School Diploma

28.2%3,110

Some College (<1 yr)

6.7%734

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%1,635

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,019

Bachelor's Degree

9%986

Master's Degree

3.3%366

Professional Degree

0.1%16

Doctorate

1.7%183

HS or Higher

81.1%

BA or Higher

14.1%

Graduate+

5.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$131,100

Median Renti

$934

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.5%3,505

Renter-Occupied

42.5%2,595

Total Units

7,016

Homeownership

57.5%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

289

$500–$750

340

$750–$1,000

596

$1,000–$1,250

568

$1,250–$1,500

120

$1,500–$2,000

121

$2,000+

213

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%154

2010–2019

6%420

2000–2009

3.6%250

1990–1999

10.4%728

1980–1989

14.1%986

1970–1979

24.9%1,746

1960–1969

13.2%926

1950–1959

17.7%1,239

1940–1949

4.3%299

1939 or earlier

3.8%268

Heating Fuel

Electricity

72.2%4,407

Utility Gas

25.6%1,560

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%95

Coal

0.4%26

Other

0.1%6

No Fuel

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$48,676

Mean Household Incomei

$68,101

Per Capita Incomei

$26,601

Poverty Ratei

30.8%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

7,465

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

629

Residentsi

1,316

Avg. Tenant Renti

$380/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

5 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing240 homes97% occupied$357/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers107 homes89% occupied$488/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8267 homes81% occupied$360/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC15 homes91% occupied$316/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $48,676/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

74.9%

Very low income$15K–$24K/yr

20.8%

Low income$24K–$39K/yr

4.1%

Moderate / aboveOver $39K/yr

0.2%

Who Receives This Housing

78.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

93.9% of subsidized households are minority

11.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

34% 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

8074.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

458

Philippines

Germany

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

7,160

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

721(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

78.4%Insured

21.6%Uninsured