Population 24,674 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Alice
Household size in Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.02 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.01 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.16 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Alice is a place of big households: 3.01 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.85, even as the national average fell.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.5 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.0 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Alice is 37.1 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.1, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the west.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head 23.1% of households in Alice, well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 6.4 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 15 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Alice
Renters in Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.4% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 32.7% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 36.4% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a third of households in Alice rent their homes (36.4%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 62.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 6.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.0% of the housing in Alice, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1971 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1974 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Alice are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1971 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $679 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $710 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $713 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $913 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$234 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Alice costs $913 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $234 a month since 2006–10, up 34%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 37.8% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Alice
Bachelor's degrees in Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Alice: 14.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 3.0 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.1% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.1% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.0% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.6 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Alice never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Alice
| Period | Alice | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Alice is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Alice 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | 3.01 | 37.1 | 23.1% | 36.4% | 15.0% | 1978 | $913 | 14.7% | 80.7% | 4.8% |
| San Jose | 3.01 | 43.8 | 7.8% | 9.8% | 14.2% | 1998 | $923 | 12.6% | 73.2% | 7.2% |
| Ben Bolt | 3.66 | 30.1 | 25.0% | 21.2% | 17.2% | 1994 | $899 | 15.6% | 81.7% | 10.8% |
| Agua Dulce | 2.96 | 38.1 | 14.5% | 12.4% | 22.1% | 1985 | $944 | 12.3% | 78.7% | 8.9% |
| San Diego | 3.39 | 35.8 | 23.9% | 30.3% | 26.4% | 1979 | $872 | 8.5% | 74.7% | 12.7% |
| Palo Alto | 2.44 | 35.7 | 11.8% | 7.0% | 9.3% | 1993 | $939 | 18.4% | 84.3% | 5.9% |
| Banquete | 3.09 | 35.6 | 16.6% | 41.7% | 24.4% | 1992 | $918 | 13.8% | 76.8% | 3.0% |
| Driscoll | 2.87 | 29.6 | 22.4% | 22.7% | 13.0% | 1989 | $1,011 | 15.5% | 83.4% | 5.1% |
| Rabb | 3.19 | 36.9 | 16.3% | 13.5% | 6.2% | 1994 | $1,138 | 25.5% | 85.5% | 5.2% |
| Robstown | 2.98 | 40.9 | 15.6% | 25.3% | 12.9% | 1981 | $1,115 | 13.1% | 79.2% | 6.9% |
| North San Pedro | 3.30 | 36.4 | 16.3% | 9.7% | 4.3% | 1995 | $1,149 | 26.3% | 86.4% | 5.7% |
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 Alice. 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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