City · Texas
Alvin, Texas
Alvin, city, in Brazoria County, Texas. Alvin had 30,115 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,098 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,333 (±32). GEOID 4802272.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,115
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,098 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,333 ±32
Median household income
$71,477
±$5,541 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$228,700
±$15,829 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,215
±$81 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Alvin and what county is it in?
Alvin is a city in Brazoria County, Texas. It covers 22.9 square miles of land, 1,183 residents per square mile in 2020.
Alvin is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Alvin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 30,115 people lived in Alvin on July 1, 2025, up 11.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 27,098 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,333 (±32).
| Measure | Alvin | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,333 ±32 | 391,255 | +2,034 |
| Households | 10,456 ±630 | 133,898 | +1,110 |
| Average household size | 2.69 ±0.16 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 12,327 ±701 | 150,321 | +2,006 |
Alvin's population since 2000
From 21,413 in 2000 to 30,115 in 2025: up 40.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Alvin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Alvin?
The median resident of Alvin is 33.7 years old; 26.2% are under 18 and 13.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 40.6%. 11.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Alvin | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 ±1.6 | 36.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.2% ±2.3 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.6% ±1.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Male | 45.8% ±2.0 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 40.6% ±5.6 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.4% ±5.2 pts | 41.6% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.1% ±3.2 pts | 15.9% | +5.5 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.7% ±2.9 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.3% ±5.4 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±1.5 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 12.1% ±1.9 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.5% ±2.7 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.6% ±3.0 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0% ±3.4 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.0% ±1.8 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.0% ±2.6 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Alvin earn?
Half of Alvin's 10,456 households earn less than $71,477 a year (±$5,541), against $97,993 in Brazoria County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $69,539 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Alvin | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $71,477 ±$5,541 | $97,993 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,773 ±$5,133 | $123,045 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,387 ±$2,236 | $42,527 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±2.4 pts | 7.4% | −6.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 7.6% ±4.7 pts | 8.2% | −12.6 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.1% ±4.0 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.8% ±2.4 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.0% ±2.1 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Alvin?
Owners occupy 60.9% of Alvin's occupied homes and renters 39.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $228,700 by its owner (±$15,829). The median renter pays $1,215 a month including utilities, and 44.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Alvin | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $228,700 ±$15,829 | $301,600 | +$42,742 |
| Median gross rent | $1,215 ±$81 | $1,454 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.5% ±7.9 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,029 ±$121 | $2,331 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.9% ±3.3 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.1% ±3.3 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 12,327 ±701 | 150,321 | +2,006 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0% ±1.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 16.8% ±4.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5% ±3.8 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.4% ±3.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5% ±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.2% ±3.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.9% ±2.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Alvin building?
Builders took permits for 285 new housing units in Alvin in 2025 (285 in single-family houses), 9.5 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Alvin work and get to work?
83.6% of Alvin's workers drive alone and 6.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.1%.
| Measure | Alvin | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 63.6% ±3.0 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.1% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.6% ±3.6 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4% ±2.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.7% ±2.6 pts | 10.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min ±1.7 | 30.6 min | −2.7 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Alvin?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Alvin, and 18 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $45,979 (Tract 6612) to $72,869 (Tract 6614).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6614Brazoria County | 6,951 | $72,869 |
| Tract 6612Brazoria County | 4,602 | $45,979 |
| Tract 6610Brazoria County | 10,648 | $105,921 |
| Tract 6613Brazoria County | 3,050 | $63,306 |
| Tract 6616.01Brazoria County | 7,514 | $82,188 |
| Tract 6619.02Brazoria County | 13,694 | $102,108 |
| Tract 6611Brazoria County | 2,906 | $64,854 |
| Tract 6618Brazoria County | 12,512 | $153,720 |
| Tract 6615.02Brazoria County | 5,099 | $81,595 |
| Tract 6615.01Brazoria County | 4,240 | $74,934 |
| Tract 6619.01Brazoria County | 9,374 | $103,420 |
| Tract 6616.02Brazoria County | 2,804 | $87,632 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Alvin) · Census block assignment files
How does Alvin compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Alvin is the 1,359th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 116th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Alvin ranks 405th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 116th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 215th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 438th | 979 |
| Median household income | 405th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 474th | 978 |
| Median home value | 405th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 360th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 549th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 481st | 877 |
| Median age | 686th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 743rd | 973 |
| Work from home | 447th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 304th | 976 |
Alvin's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Alvin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Alvin?
8 of the 57 figures for Alvin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Alvin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Alvin.