City safety & data profile

AltonTX

Alton, TX is a 16K-resident city in Hidalgo County with a median household income of $52,715.

Hidalgo County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Alton, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Alton has a population larger than 30% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, and a median home value of $156,300.

Data updated 2026-07-27

16K
Population
Top 70%
By size
$52,715
Median income
$156,300
Median home
27.5%
Poverty rate

The read on Alton

Alton posts a median household income higher than 12% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks.

Top 88%
by median income, US cities

Where Alton income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$52,715 Bottom 12% higher than 12% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Alton, TX beyond the headline numbers

Alton sits inside Hidalgo County, Texas, at roughly 26.29°N, -98.31°W. Population 15,760, $52,715 median household income. Median home value $156,300, median rent $1,038. Poverty rate 27.5%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Alton's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 45.8%, then short sleep duration at 41.5%.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Alton from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
15,760
Alton
Median Income
$52,715
-22% vs avg
Median Home Value
$156,300
-31% vs avg
Median Age
26.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Hidalgo County) - Alton's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
892K+13%
Median Income
$54,338+59%
Median Home Value
$140,900+80%
Poverty Rate
26.7%-23%
Unemployment
7.6%-29%

Economics

Economics indicators for Alton, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,038/mo
Poverty Rate
27.5% +94% vs avg
Unemployment 8.3%
Bachelor's Degree+ 14.2%
Work From Home 11.5%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 13.7%
African American 0.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
45.8%
Short Sleep Duration
41.5%
Lack of Health Insurance
41.5%
Physical Inactivity
39.9%
High Blood Pressure
31.8%
Frequent Mental Distress
19.7%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Diabetes
17.1%
Binge Drinking
17%
Current Smoking
14.5%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 37.3%
Annual Checkup 69.8%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9%
Coronary Heart Disease
6%
Stroke
3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions 5

What is the population of Alton, TX? ▼
Alton, TX has a population of 15,760 people, located in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Alton? ▼
The median household income in Alton, TX is $52,715 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 27.5%.
What is the median home value in Alton? ▼
The median home value in Alton, TX is $156,300. Median rent is $1,038/month.
What are the top health concerns in Alton? ▼
The top health indicators in Alton include Obesity (45.8%), Short Sleep Duration (41.5%), Lack of Health Insurance (41.5%). Data from CDC PLACES.
What is the median age in Alton? ▼
The median age in Alton, TX is 26.1 years. 14.2% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Alton, TX is located in Hidalgo County, Texas. With a population of 16K and a $52,715 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Safety alerts for the Alton area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Nearby Cities 8

La Homa, TX 12K Mission, TX 83K McAllen, TX 140K Edinburg, TX 84K Pharr, TX 77K San Juan, TX 37K Hidalgo, TX 14K Alamo, TX 19K
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Using Alton's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Hidalgo County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.