Alpine, TX cityscape

79830

Alpine, TX

Total Population
7,912
Median Household Income
$50,584
Median Home Value
$206,800
Median Rent
$795

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$50,584
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$206,800
100.4% above state median
Rent
$795
100% above state median
Median Age
47.7 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Alpine, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 47.7% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Mature population with median age of 47.7 years, likely more established households.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Poverty rate of 17.0% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$50,584
-32.7% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.83 people

Total Households
4,264
Family Households
41.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Construction
25.4%
#2 Industry
Finance
16.9%
#3 Industry
Education
16.1%
Total Employed Residents:1,771

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
18.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
4.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.3%
45 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:3,510
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.8%
4,049 employed
Labor Force
4,185
136 unemployed
Median Age
47.7 years
Per Capita Income
$36,973
Poverty Rate
17.0%

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