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.

Alvarado, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,307

Median Agei

31.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.2%3,925

Hispanic/Latino

25.7%1,622

Black

5.8%365

Two or More

5.8%364

Asian

0.2%11

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%10

Other

0.2%10

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.5%294

High School Diploma

32.3%1,270

Some College (<1 yr)

5%196

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%409

Associate's Degree

10.6%417

Bachelor's Degree

5.8%228

Master's Degree

4%158

HS or Higher

75.6%

BA or Higher

9.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$249,000

Median Renti

$788

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

74.6%1,355

Renter-Occupied

25.4%462

Total Units

2,148

Homeownership

74.6%

Vacancy Rate

15.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

165

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

117

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

14.1%302

2010–2019

19.5%419

2000–2009

14.4%310

1990–1999

16%344

1980–1989

2.8%61

1970–1979

6.2%133

1960–1969

14.5%311

1950–1959

7.2%155

1940–1949

4.6%99

1939 or earlier

0.7%14

Heating Fuel

Electricity

79.5%1,445

Utility Gas

11.7%213

Solar

3.6%65

Bottled/LP Gas

3.3%60

No Fuel

1.9%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$80,523

Mean Household Incomei

$98,968

Per Capita Incomei

$29,711

Poverty Ratei

12.9%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,894

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

64810.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

575

Guatemala

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

2,748

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

216(4.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.8%Insured

17.2%Uninsured