Alton, TX
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Alton, Texas Summary
Life in Alton research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Alton over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Alton:
The population in Alton is 17,993.
The median home value in Alton is $84,300.
The median income in Alton is $39,077.
The cost of living in Alton is 77 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Alton is $835.
The unemployment rate in Alton is 9.9%.
The poverty rate in Alton is 30.6%.
Table Of Contents
Alton SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
3/10
Housing
5
Affordability
7
Diversity
3
Safety
6
Amenities
8.5
Education
3
Commute
7
Alton, TX Crime Report
287
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,483.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-36.76%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 287 | 1,483.7 | 2,691.5 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 88 | 454.9 | 446.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 6.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 46.5 | 91.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 73 | 377.4 | 302.5 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 199 | 1,028.7 | 2,245.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 32 | 165.4 | 370.7 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 144 | 744.4 | 1,587.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 23 | 118.9 | 287.0 | 246.0 |
Alton, TX Cost Of Living
77
Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alton | Texas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 94 | 100 | |
| Services | 79 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 88 | 89 | 100 | |
| Health | 72 | 95 | 100 | |
| Housing | 50 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 89 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 103 | 101 | 100 | |
Rankings for Alton in Texas
Map Of Alton, TX
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Population over time in Alton
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 17,683 | 6.7% |
| 2020 | 16,566 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 16,019 | 2.8% |
| 2018 | 15,581 | 3.2% |
| 2017 | 15,092 | 2.4% |
| 2016 | 14,735 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 14,100 | 6.0% |
| 2014 | 13,298 | 4.3% |
| 2013 | 12,746 | 5.7% |
| 2012 | 12,054 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alton
| Race | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1.0% | 40.7% | 59.4% |
| African American | 0.0% | 11.8% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 2.3% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 98.9% | 39.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Alton
| Gender | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.9% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 50.1% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alton for adults over 25
| Education | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 29.0% | 7.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 8.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 24.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 8.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alton, Texas
| Income | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 10.5% | 5.7% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.7% | 3.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.5% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.7% | 8.5% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 17.3% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 12.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 8.6% | 16.2% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 1.0% | 7.7% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.6% | 8.7% | 9.5% |
