Alvord, Texas
Alvord: City in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Alvord is a city located in the county of Wise in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,334 and a population density of 1,872 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,591 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Alvord
| Population : | 1,591 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Wise County |
| Postal code : | 51230 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 712 |
| Area : | 0.71 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,322 feet / 403 meters |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 00:51:58 (25th November 2024) |
| Density : | 2,232 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 16.15% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alvord is located at 33°21'30"N 97°41'41"W (33.3584500, -97.6947500).
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Official website of Alvord
Demographics
The population of Alvord increased by 16.15% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,334 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,352 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,357 | 0.37% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,364 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,373 | 0.66% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,394 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,425 | 2.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,455 | 2.06% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,509 | 3.58% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,573 | 4.07% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,591 | 1.13% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 8,794 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 8,785 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 0.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,908 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 8,786 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.6% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.5% |
| White only, percent : | 39.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 54.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.5% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 365 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
Alvord zip code is 76225.
County name: Wise, County
fips: 48497
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $105,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,362 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $538 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $988 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,140 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.80 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.9% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 7.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 73.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,912 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 7,670 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 37,825 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $4,307 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.1 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $62,902 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,843 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 527 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 197 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 209 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 300 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 40 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 471 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 10,104.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 0.87 |
People born in Alvord (1)
All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player Agnes Allen was born in Alvord
Schools in Alvord
College & universities near Alvord, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 227216 | University of North Texas | Denton (TX) | 76203-1277 |
Stations (7)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alvord, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLE | Gainesville | 605 East California Street | RAIL |
| FTW | Fort Worth Central Station | 1001 Jones Street | RAIL |
| DAL | Union Station | 400 South Houston St. | RAIL |
| ADM | Ardmore station | 251 East Main St. | RAIL |
| DAG | Dallas, TX | 205 South Lamar Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alvord , Iowa human settlement in Lyon County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 210 people.
Other cities in Wise County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wise County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Bryan | 88,165 | The most populous city in Brazos County, Texas. |
| Decatur | 7,572 | City in Texas, USA |
| Bridgeport | 6,637 | City in Wise County, Texas, US |
| Briar | 5,665 | Census designated place |
| Rhome | 1,872 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Runaway Bay | 1,627 | City in the United States |
| Aurora | 1,522 | City in Texas, USA |
| Boyd | 1,335 | City in Wise County, Texas |
| Newark | 1,251 | City in Texas, United States |
| Chico | 1,199 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Paradise | 594 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
| Lake Bridgeport | 405 | City in Wise County, Texas, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Alvord distances to largest Texas cities
