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Crime in Alton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Alton. Key points include:
There were 426 total crimes in Alton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 1,924.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 835.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Alton is 1,088.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Alton is -9.21% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Alton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alton / 100k People |
Texas / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 426 | 1,924.1 | 2,429.9 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 185 | 835.6 | 389.4 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 13.6 | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 18.1 | 63.5 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 173 | 781.4 | 270.7 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 241 | 1,088.5 | 2,040.5 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 39 | 176.2 | 284.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 177 | 799.5 | 1,425.6 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 112.9 | 330.7 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Alton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Alton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Texas. Key points include:
The cost of living in Alton is 85 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Alton is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Alton is $194,873.
The median income in Alton is $52,715.
Alton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Alton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Alton | Texas | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 93 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Groceries | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 81 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 97 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 103 | 100 |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Alton, TX Weather
The average high in Alton is 85.7° and the average low is 63.6°.
There are 31.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 20.7 inches of precipitation each year with 0.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Alton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 85.7 |
| Average Annual Low | 63.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 31.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 20.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Alton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Alton
The current population in Alton is 20,214. The population has increased 67.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 20,214 | 5.3% |
| 2023 | 19,205 | 3.9% |
| 2022 | 18,493 | 2.8% |
| 2021 | 17,993 | 1.8% |
| 2020 | 17,683 | 4.2% |
| 2019 | 16,976 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 16,566 | 3.4% |
| 2017 | 16,019 | 2.8% |
| 2016 | 15,581 | 3.2% |
| 2015 | 15,092 | 2.4% |
| 2014 | 14,735 | 4.5% |
| 2013 | 14,100 | 6.0% |
| 2012 | 13,298 | 4.3% |
| 2011 | 12,746 | 5.7% |
| 2010 | 12,054 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alton
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Alton is:
2.8% White with 560 White residents.
0.2% African American with 34 African American residents.
0.3% American Indian with 52 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
0.0% Two Or More with 0 Two Or More residents.
96.8% Hispanic with 19,568 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2.8% | 39.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.2% | 11.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 0.0% | 3.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 96.8% | 39.7% | 19.3% |
Gender in Alton
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Alton is 48.8% female with 9,870 female residents.
Alton is 51.2% male with 10,344 male residents.
| Gender | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.8% | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.2% | 49.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alton for adults over 25
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19.0% of adults in Alton completed < 9th grade.
13.0% of adults in Alton completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Alton completed high school / ged.
19.0% of adults in Alton completed some college.
5.0% of adults in Alton completed associate's degree.
12.0% of adults in Alton completed bachelor's degree.
2.0% of adults in Alton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Alton completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Alton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 19.0% | 8.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 7.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 2.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Alton, Texas
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4.6% of households in Alton earn Less than $10,000.
5.9% of households in Alton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
13.8% of households in Alton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.6% of households in Alton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.3% of households in Alton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.9% of households in Alton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in Alton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.5% of households in Alton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
2.5% of households in Alton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.7% of households in Alton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Alton | TX | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.9% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.8% | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.6% | 6.8% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.9% | 16.1% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.8% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.5% | 17.3% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.5% | 9.5% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.7% | 12.5% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
