Population 1,330 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alhambra
Household size in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.52 | 2.69 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.53 | 2.71 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.49 | 2.66 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.46 | 2.58 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.01 | −0.06 | −0.11 | −0.03 |
The average household in Alhambra has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. That is in line with the rest of the St. Louis area.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.8 | 38.5 | 37.6 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.5 | 39.5 | 38.5 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.1 | 40.7 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.5 | 40.8 | 40.2 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.7 | +2.3 | +2.6 | +2.3 |
Alhambra skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 42.8 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 11.7% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 11.5% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 11.0% | 11.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 11.1% | 11.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Alhambra: 2.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Alhambra
Renters in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 28.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 30.1% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.2% | 31.1% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 29.6% | 32.9% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.5% of households in Alhambra rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than four in ten owners (45.7%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 9.6% | 10.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 10.1% | 9.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 8.8% | 8.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.2% of homes in Alhambra are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1972 | 1966 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1972 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1973 | 1968 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1975 | 1970 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Alhambra is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The picture is much the same across the St. Louis area.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $578 | $825 | $953 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $622 | $920 | $1,028 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $652 | $1,010 | $1,165 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $768 | $1,239 | $1,428 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$414 | +$475 | +$606 |
The median renter in Alhambra pays $768 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 22.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Alhambra
Bachelor's degrees in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 30.3% | 31.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 32.1% | 32.4% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 34.9% | 34.7% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Alhambra: 22.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.4% | 88.8% | 86.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.7% | 90.5% | 87.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.5% | 92.1% | 89.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.9% | 93.6% | 90.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +4.8 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Alhambra is a bit above the national rate: 90.9% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Still, the rate is lower than in the St. Louis area as a whole (93.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Alhambra
| Period | Alhambra | St. Louis area | Illinois | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.2% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.9% | 6.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 4.3% | 6.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −3.4 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Alhambra has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Alhambra compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alhambra | 2.44 | 49.5 | 2.9% | 19.5% | 3.2% | 1971 | $768 | 22.9% | 90.9% | 2.7% |
| Kaufman | 2.44 | 50.4 | 3.1% | 19.7% | 2.7% | 1973 | $753 | 21.5% | 90.6% | 3.1% |
| Grantfork | 2.67 | 42.3 | 4.1% | 10.2% | 5.2% | 1979 | $1,021 | 41.5% | 94.2% | 1.6% |
| Livingston | 2.16 | 42.9 | 10.0% | 24.4% | 10.7% | 1967 | $743 | 15.4% | 94.3% | 6.8% |
| Hamel | 2.63 | 36.8 | 7.4% | 19.1% | 3.3% | 1978 | $941 | 41.3% | 95.8% | 0.6% |
| New Douglas | 2.52 | 42.8 | 5.4% | 13.1% | 6.6% | 1971 | $794 | 31.2% | 92.4% | 2.1% |
| Marine | 2.76 | 36.0 | 8.0% | 14.1% | 4.3% | 1979 | $980 | 30.8% | 96.7% | 3.0% |
| Williamson | 2.02 | 49.9 | 4.4% | 8.8% | 6.8% | 1976 | $848 | 18.3% | 91.7% | 0.1% |
| Fruit | 3.08 | 40.2 | 4.3% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 1996 | $1,017 | 50.6% | 99.2% | 3.8% |
| Worden | 2.61 | 43.4 | 11.5% | 9.6% | 8.2% | 1971 | $1,163 | 24.9% | 93.5% | 4.9% |
| Old Ripley | 2.76 | 41.9 | 4.3% | 9.6% | 6.2% | 1979 | $427 | 26.5% | 90.4% | 5.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Alhambra. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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