Alamo, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Alamo, Texas is 20,008 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 157th-largest city in Texas. The median household income is $54,234, the median home value is $119,300, and the median age is 29.7.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (18,458 → 20,694).
20,008
Population
2614
People / sq mi
$54,234
Median Income
$119,300
Median Home Value
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Alamo covers 7.7 sq mi of land at 2614 people per square mile.
About Alamo, TX
The poverty rate is what most separates Alamo from the typical city: 24.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Alamo is a city in Texas with a population of 20,008.
The typical household earns $54,234, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 24.5%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $119,300, with typical rent around $649.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US cities, 15.1%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 4.0% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Alamo: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Alamo city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Alamo city had a population of 18,458 in 2010 and 20,694 in 2024, a 12.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,694 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.82%.
20,694
Population (2024)
18,458
Population (2010)
20,694
Peak (2024)
0.82%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 18,458 |
| 2011 | 18,710 |
| 2012 | 18,916 |
| 2013 | 19,062 |
| 2014 | 19,243 |
| 2015 | 19,418 |
| 2016 | 19,495 |
| 2017 | 19,553 |
| 2018 | 19,692 |
| 2019 | 19,910 |
| 2020 | 19,666 |
| 2021 | 20,003 |
| 2022 | 20,349 |
| 2023 | 20,580 |
| 2024 | 20,694 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 51.5% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$54,234
Median Household Income
$20,440
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
5.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$119,300
Median Home Value
$649
Median Rent
73.2%
Owner-Occupied
Education
67.6%
High School+
15.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
86.5%
Public Transit
4.0%
Work From Home
22.8 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
14.8%
Foreign Born
30.2%
Non-English at Home
5.5%
Veterans
13.1%
With Disability
71.5%
Health Insurance
94.0%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 30.1% |
| Construction | 11.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 5.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 4.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.2% |
| Information | 3.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 2.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Alamo, Texas has a population of 20,008 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 157th-largest city in Texas.
The median household income in Alamo, Texas is $54,234, with 24.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Alamo, Texas is $119,300, with median monthly rent at $649 and a homeownership rate of 73.2%.
The median age in Alamo, Texas is 29.7 years. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The population has grown 12.1% since 2010 (18,458 → 20,694).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.