Alvord, TX

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1,124
TOTAL POPULATION
597
MALE POPULATION
527
FEMALE POPULATION
113.28
MALES / 100 FEMALES
88.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,891
PER CAPITA INCOME
$73,478
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,516
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
68.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
31.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
512
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
63.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Alvord Zip Codes

Alvord Area Codes

Race in Alvord

The most populous races in Alvord are White / Caucasian (1,039 | 92.4%), Hispanic or Latino (66 | 5.9%), and Two or more Races (55 | 4.9%).
Race in Alvord
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American10.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino665.9%
Native / Alaskan171.5%
White / Caucasian1,03992.4%
Two or more Races554.9%
Some other Race121.1%
Total1,124100.0%

Ancestry in Alvord

The most populous ancestries reported in Alvord are American (102 | 9.1%), German (99 | 8.8%), Irish (81 | 7.2%), English (72 | 6.4%), and Mexican (66 | 5.9%), together accounting for 37.4% of all Alvord residents.
Ancestry in Alvord
Ancestry# Population% Population
African100.9%
Alaskan Athabascan100.9%
American1029.1%
Belgian100.9%
Bhutanese181.6%
British50.4%
Cherokee50.4%
Czechoslovakian70.6%
Dutch90.8%
Dutch West Indian40.4%
English726.4%
European161.4%
French60.5%
German998.8%
Irish817.2%
Italian40.4%
Mexican665.9%
Northern European70.6%
Polish201.8%
Potawatomi20.2%
Scotch-Irish232.1%
Scottish161.4%
Subsaharan African100.9%
Swedish121.1%
Welsh191.7%
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Immigrants in Alvord

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alvord came from Asia (7 | 0.6%), Philippines (7 | 0.6%), South Eastern Asia (7 | 0.6%), Europe (3 | 0.3%), and Northern Europe (3 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Alvord residents.
Immigrants in Alvord
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia70.6%
Europe30.3%
Northern Europe30.3%
Philippines70.6%
Scotland30.3%
South Eastern Asia70.6%
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Sex and Age in Alvord

Sex and Age in Alvord

The most populous age groups in Alvord are Under 5 Years (105 | 17.6%) for men and Under 5 Years (71 | 13.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Alvord
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years105 (17.6%)71 (13.5%)
5 to 9 Years32 (5.4%)25 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Years61 (10.2%)16 (3.0%)
15 to 19 Years11 (1.8%)26 (4.9%)
20 to 24 Years36 (6.0%)70 (13.3%)
25 to 29 Years72 (12.1%)57 (10.8%)
30 to 34 Years56 (9.4%)51 (9.7%)
35 to 39 Years20 (3.4%)18 (3.4%)
40 to 44 Years18 (3.0%)16 (3.0%)
45 to 49 Years30 (5.0%)48 (9.1%)
50 to 54 Years28 (4.7%)22 (4.2%)
55 to 59 Years19 (3.2%)29 (5.5%)
60 to 64 Years37 (6.2%)16 (3.0%)
65 to 69 Years33 (5.5%)24 (4.5%)
70 to 74 Years29 (4.9%)21 (4.0%)
75 to 79 Years6 (1.0%)10 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)7 (1.3%)
85 Years and over4 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total597 (100.0%)527 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Alvord

Median Family Size in Alvord

The median family size in Alvord is 3.48 persons per family, with married-couple families (193 | 73.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (34 | 13.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.59 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Alvord
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple193 (73.7%)3.74
Single Male/Father35 (13.4%)2.91
Single Female/Mother34 (13.0%)2.59
Total Families262 (100.0%)3.48

Median Household Size in Alvord

The median household size in Alvord is 2.82 persons per household, with married-couple households (193 | 48.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.77 persons per household. non-family households (137 | 34.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Alvord
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple193 (48.4%)3.77
Single Male/Father35 (8.8%)3.71
Single Female/Mother34 (8.5%)2.79
Non-family137 (34.3%)1.25
Total Households399 (100.0%)2.82

Household Size by Marriage Status in Alvord

Out of a total of 399 households in Alvord, 262 (65.7%) are family households, while 137 (34.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 80, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 111.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alvord
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-111 (27.8%)
2-Person Households80 (20.1%)26 (6.5%)
3-Person Households60 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households71 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households37 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households8 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total262 (65.7%)137 (34.3%)

Female Fertility in Alvord

Fertility by Age in Alvord

Average fertility rate in Alvord is 147.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 225.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 95.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Alvord
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years40 (95.2%)225.0
35 to 50 years2 (4.8%)24.0
Total42 (100.0%)147.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alvord

95.2% of women with births (42) in Alvord are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 5.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alvord
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years38 (95.0%)2 (5.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)

Fertility by Education in Alvord

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Alvord
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree35 (83.3%)310.0
Bachelor's Degree7 (16.7%)259.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total42 (100.0%)147.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alvord

4.8% of women with births in Alvord are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 5.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alvord
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree33 (94.3%)2 (5.7%)
Bachelor's Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (95.2%)2 (4.8%)

Income in Alvord

Income Overview in Alvord

Per Capita Income in Alvord is $28,891, while median incomes of families and households are $73,478 and $68,516 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,124$28,891
Median Family Income262$73,478
Mean Family Income262$93,106
Median Household Income399$68,516
Mean Household Income399$79,819
Income Deficit262$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,12468.66%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,12431.34¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,1240.42

Earnings by Sex in Alvord

Average Earnings in Alvord are $38,636, $54,464 for men and $17,067 for women, a difference of 68.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Alvord
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male289 (56.9%)$54,464
Female219 (43.1%)$17,067
Total508 (100.0%)$38,636

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alvord

The most common earnings brackets in Alvord are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (47 | 16.3%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (30 | 13.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alvord
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (2.8%)14 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9996 (2.1%)8 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)24 (11.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)30 (13.7%)
$10,000 to $12,49918 (6.2%)9 (4.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99910 (3.5%)3 (1.4%)
$15,000 to $17,49914 (4.8%)26 (11.9%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)4 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99912 (4.2%)7 (3.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)9 (4.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99911 (3.8%)25 (11.4%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (6.2%)10 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9996 (2.1%)13 (5.9%)
$45,000 to $49,99936 (12.5%)8 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,9997 (2.4%)5 (2.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99943 (14.9%)4 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99947 (16.3%)7 (3.2%)
$100,000+32 (11.1%)13 (5.9%)
Total289 (100.0%)219 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alvord

Average earnings in Alvord are $58,750 for men and $32,898 for women, a difference of 44.0%. Men with an educational attainment of less than high school enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $56,250. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $49,063, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $25,417.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alvord
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$73,750$0
High School Diploma$57,981$32,875
College or Associate's Degree$56,250$25,417
Bachelor's Degree$61,250$49,063
Graduate Degree--
Total$58,750$32,898

Family Income in Alvord

Family Income Brackets in Alvord

According to the Alvord family income data, there are 60 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Alvord
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000218.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99920.8%
$25,000 to $34,999207.6%
$35,000 to $49,9994216.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996022.9%
$75,000 to $99,9993513.4%
$100,000 to $149,9992810.7%
$150,000 to $199,999249.2%
$200,000+3011.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alvord

5-person families (37 | 14.1%) account for the highest median family income in Alvord with $121,250 per family, while 2-person families (94 | 35.9%) have the highest median income of $30,416 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alvord
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families94 (35.9%)$60,833
3-Person Families68 (26.0%)$73,333
4-Person Families49 (18.7%)$72,721
5-Person Families37 (14.1%)$121,250
6-Person Families8 (3.0%)$0
7+ Person Families6 (2.3%)$0
Total262 (100.0%)$73,478

Family Income by Number of Earners in Alvord

The median family income in Alvord is $73,478, with families comprising 3+ earners (10) having the highest median family income of $118,750, while families with no earners (36) have the lowest median family income of $48,056, accounting for 3.8% and 13.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alvord
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners36 (13.7%)$48,056
1 Earner117 (44.7%)$54,464
2 Earners99 (37.8%)$98,750
3+ Earners10 (3.8%)$118,750
Total262 (100.0%)$73,478

Household Income in Alvord

Household Income Brackets in Alvord

With 87 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Alvord, accounting for 21.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Alvord
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000246.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9995213.0%
$25,000 to $34,999297.3%
$35,000 to $49,9995413.5%
$50,000 to $74,9998721.8%
$75,000 to $99,9996516.3%
$100,000 to $149,999317.8%
$150,000 to $199,999235.8%
$200,000+348.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Alvord

The median household income in Alvord is $68,516, with the highest median household income of $82,188 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 117 households (29.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $42,500, with 106 households (26.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Alvord
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years41 (10.3%)$73,015
25 to 44 Years135 (33.8%)$66,250
45 to 64 Years117 (29.3%)$82,188
65+ Years106 (26.6%)$42,500
Total399 (100.0%)$68,516

Poverty in Alvord

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alvord

With 6.9% poverty level for males and 14.6% for females among the residents of Alvord, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 10 males (27.8%) and 30 females (40.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alvord
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years9 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (12.3%)4 (20.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (27.8%)30 (40.5%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)21 (19.4%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years8 (13.8%)7 (10.0%)
55 to 64 Years3 (5.4%)8 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (15.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (6.9%)77 (14.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alvord

According to the poverty statistics in Alvord, males aged 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alvord
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years96 (91.4%)71 (100.0%)
5 Years3 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years57 (87.7%)16 (80.0%)
12 to 14 Years22 (88.0%)12 (100.0%)
15 Years7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)22 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years26 (72.2%)44 (59.5%)
25 to 34 Years128 (100.0%)87 (80.6%)
35 to 44 Years38 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years50 (86.2%)63 (90.0%)
55 to 64 Years53 (94.6%)37 (82.2%)
65 to 74 Years62 (100.0%)38 (84.4%)
75 Years and over10 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
Total556 (93.1%)450 (85.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alvord

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alvord show that 3.6% or 7 of the total 193 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.2%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alvord
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children78 (91.8%)7 (8.2%)
1 or 2 Children67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (96.4%)7 (3.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alvord

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alvord
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (66.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (52.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alvord

The poverty data for Alvord shows that 7 of the married-couple family households (3.6%) and 18 of the single-parent households (26.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (8.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alvord
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children7 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)14 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total7 (3.6%)18 (26.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Alvord

Employment by Class of Employer in Alvord

Among the 437 employed individuals in Alvord, private company employees (315 | 72.1%), local government employees (38 | 8.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (23 | 5.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Alvord
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees31572.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)112.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)194.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations235.3%
Local Government Employees388.7%
State Government Employees92.1%
Federal Government Employees225.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total437100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Alvord

According to the labor force statistics for Alvord, out of the total population over 16 years of age (807), 63.4% or 512 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.8% or 40 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 94.3% or 100 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 55 to 59 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 25.0% or 7 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Alvord
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years4 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years100 (94.3%)6 (6.0%)
25 to 29 Years103 (79.8%)16 (15.5%)
30 to 34 Years79 (73.8%)5 (6.3%)
35 to 44 Years49 (68.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years95 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years28 (58.3%)7 (25.0%)
60 to 64 Years34 (64.2%)3 (8.8%)
65 to 74 Years20 (18.7%)3 (15.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total512 (63.4%)40 (7.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alvord

According to labor force statistics for Alvord, 72.3% of individuals (388) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (537) are in the labor force, with 8.0% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 83.1% or 64 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.6% or 10 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alvord
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School35 (66.0%)8 (14.3%)
High School Diploma167 (73.2%)8 (3.6%)
College / Associate Degree122 (68.2%)15 (8.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher64 (83.1%)12 (15.6%)
Total388 (72.3%)43 (8.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Alvord

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alvord are Management (66 | 14.0%), Community & Social Service (32 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (24 | 5.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (21 | 4.4%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (16 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Alvord

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alvord, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Management (75.8%), and Architecture & Engineering (71.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Alvord
OccupationMaleFemale
Management50 (75.8%)16 (24.2%)
Business & Financial3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science10 (62.5%)6 (37.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Life, Physical & Social Science4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 14 (43.8%)18 (56.2%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library14 (58.3%)10 (41.7%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (28.6%)15 (71.4%)
Health Technologists3 (30.0%)7 (70.0%)
Total (Category)83 (57.6%)61 (42.4%)
Total (Overall)276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Alvord are Personal Care & Service (23 | 4.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (20 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (17 | 3.6%), Security & Protection (9 | 1.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (9 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Alvord

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Alvord, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Security & Protection (66.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Alvord
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Security & Protection6 (66.7%)3 (33.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Total (Category)15 (19.2%)63 (80.8%)
Total (Overall)276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alvord are Sales & Related (58 | 12.3%), and Office & Administration (41 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Alvord

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Alvord
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related35 (60.3%)23 (39.7%)
Office & Administration7 (17.1%)34 (82.9%)
Total (Category)42 (42.4%)57 (57.6%)
Total (Overall)276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alvord are Construction & Extraction (41 | 8.7%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Alvord

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Alvord
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alvord are Production (42 | 8.9%), Transportation (27 | 5.7%), and Material Moving (18 | 3.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Alvord

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Alvord
OccupationMaleFemale
Production38 (90.5%)4 (9.5%)
Transportation20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
Material Moving14 (77.8%)4 (22.2%)
Total (Category)72 (82.8%)15 (17.2%)
Total (Overall)276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Alvord

Employment Industries in Alvord

The major employment industries in Alvord include Health Care & Social Assistance (80 | 17.0%), Manufacturing (69 | 14.6%), Retail Trade (62 | 13.1%), Construction (46 | 9.8%), and Educational Services (36 | 7.6%).
Employment Industries in Alvord

Employment Industries by Sex in Alvord

The Alvord industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Enterprise Management (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alvord
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing66 (95.7%)3 (4.3%)
Wholesale Trade3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade35 (56.5%)27 (43.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing33 (97.1%)1 (2.9%)
Utilities16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support5 (17.2%)24 (82.8%)
Educational Services17 (47.2%)19 (52.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (10.0%)72 (90.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services2 (9.5%)19 (90.5%)
Public Administration16 (69.6%)7 (30.4%)
Total276 (58.5%)196 (41.5%)

Education in Alvord

School Enrollment in Alvord

The most common levels of schooling among the 218 students in Alvord are middle school (57 | 26.2%), elementary school (55 | 25.2%), and college / undergraduate (40 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Alvord
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool146.4%
Kindergarten31.4%
Elementary School5525.2%
Middle School5726.2%
High School3917.9%
College / Undergraduate4018.3%
Graduate / Professional104.6%
Total218100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alvord

Out of a total of 218 students who are enrolled in schools in Alvord, 48 (22.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 170 (78.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 45 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alvord
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds3 (21.4%)11 (78.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds73 (94.8%)4 (5.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds24 (75.0%)8 (25.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds13 (41.9%)18 (58.1%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total170 (78.0%)48 (22.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alvord

Education (25 | 23.6%), arts & humanities (19 | 17.9%), visual & performing arts (14 | 13.2%), business (13 | 12.3%), and literature & languages (10 | 9.4%) are the most common fields of study among 106 individuals in Alvord who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alvord
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural43.8%
Physical & Health Sciences32.8%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering76.6%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology87.5%
Business1312.3%
Education2523.6%
Literature & Languages109.4%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts1413.2%
Communications32.8%
Arts & Humanities1917.9%
Total106100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Alvord

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alvord

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alvord are males with 2 vehicles (131, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (68, making up 79.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alvord
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle34 (12.4%)23 (14.0%)
2 Vehicles131 (48.0%)68 (41.5%)
3 Vehicles72 (26.4%)51 (31.1%)
4 Vehicles30 (11.0%)22 (13.4%)
5 or more Vehicles6 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (100.0%)164 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Alvord

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alvord are 15 to 19 minutes (88 commuters, 20.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (55 commuters, 13.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (54 commuters, 12.8%).
Commute Time in Alvord
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes378.7%
5 to 9 Minutes153.5%
10 to 14 Minutes5412.8%
15 to 19 Minutes8820.8%
20 to 24 Minutes5513.0%
25 to 29 Minutes174.0%
30 to 34 Minutes143.3%
35 to 39 Minutes40.9%
40 to 44 Minutes215.0%
45 to 59 Minutes419.7%
60 to 89 Minutes5112.1%
90 or more Minutes266.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Alvord

The most common commute times in Alvord are 20 to 24 minutes (49 commuters, 18.1%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (50 commuters, 32.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Alvord
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes7 (2.6%)30 (19.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes7 (2.6%)8 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes37 (13.7%)17 (11.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (14.1%)50 (32.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes49 (18.1%)6 (3.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes14 (5.2%)3 (2.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (1.8%)9 (5.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes4 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes5 (1.8%)16 (10.5%)
45 to 59 Minutes37 (13.7%)4 (2.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes43 (15.9%)8 (5.2%)
90 or more Minutes24 (8.9%)2 (1.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alvord

The most frequent times of departure to work in Alvord are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (65, 24.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (29, 19.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alvord
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM65 (24.1%)5 (3.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM18 (6.7%)4 (2.6%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM26 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM31 (11.5%)8 (5.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM31 (11.5%)13 (8.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM22 (8.2%)22 (14.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM45 (16.7%)19 (12.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM12 (4.4%)29 (19.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (13.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (1.5%)2 (1.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (0.7%)7 (4.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM11 (4.1%)6 (3.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM3 (1.1%)18 (11.8%)
Total270 (100.0%)153 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Alvord

Occupancy by Ownership in Alvord

Of the total 399 dwellings in Alvord, owner-occupied units account for 273 (68.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 126 (31.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Alvord
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27368.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12631.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units399100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Alvord

Occupancy by Household Size in Alvord
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11127.8%
2-Person Household10626.6%
3-Person Household6015.0%
4+ Person Household12230.6%
Total Housing Units399100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alvord

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alvord
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household73 (65.8%)38 (34.2%)
2-Person Household68 (64.1%)38 (35.8%)
3-Person Household41 (68.3%)19 (31.7%)
4+ Person Household91 (74.6%)31 (25.4%)
Total Housing Units273 (68.4%)126 (31.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alvord

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alvord
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School28 (80.0%)7 (20.0%)
High School Diploma102 (61.8%)63 (38.2%)
College/Associate Degree95 (75.4%)31 (24.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (65.7%)25 (34.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alvord

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alvord
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years14736.8%
35 to 44 Years297.3%
45 to 54 Years5814.5%
55 to 64 Years5914.8%
65 to 74 Years8521.3%
75 to 84 Years174.3%
85 Years and Over41.0%
Total399100.0%

Housing Finances in Alvord

Median Income by Occupancy in Alvord

Median Income by Occupancy in Alvord
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied273 (68.4%)$74,356
Renter-Occupied126 (31.6%)$41,500
Average399 (100.0%)$68,516

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alvord

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alvord
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)17 (13.5%)
$5,000 to $9,9997 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99920 (7.3%)20 (15.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9990 (0.0%)12 (9.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99918 (6.6%)11 (8.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99935 (12.8%)19 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99965 (23.8%)22 (17.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (17.9%)16 (12.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99930 (11.0%)1 (0.8%)
$150,000 or more49 (17.9%)8 (6.4%)
Total273 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alvord

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alvord
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3004 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49944 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79947 (17.2%)8 (6.4%)
$800 to $99940 (14.6%)62 (49.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49970 (25.6%)35 (27.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99946 (16.9%)11 (8.7%)
$2,000 to $2,49916 (5.9%)3 (2.4%)
$2,500 to $2,9996 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Alvord

Housing Structures in Alvord

Housing Structures in Alvord
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached32882.2%
Single Unit, Attached30.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments389.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other307.5%
Total399100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alvord

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alvord
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached257 (78.3%)71 (21.6%)
Single Unit, Attached3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Total273 (68.4%)126 (31.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alvord

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alvord
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms5 (1.8%)22 (17.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms92 (33.7%)89 (70.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms127 (46.5%)14 (11.1%)
8 or more Rooms49 (17.9%)1 (0.8%)
Total273 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alvord

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alvord
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas54 (19.8%)31 (24.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity214 (78.4%)85 (67.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)10 (7.9%)
All other Fuels5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total273 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Alvord

Household Vehicle Usage in Alvord
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle55 (20.2%)59 (46.8%)
2 Vehicles125 (45.8%)43 (34.1%)
3 or more Vehicles90 (33.0%)24 (19.1%)
Total273 (100.0%)126 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Alvord

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alvord

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units121152
Median Property Value$182,700$173,100
Median Household Income$73,365$31
Monthly Housing Costs$545$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,396$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alvord

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alvord
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0008 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99933 (27.3%)31 (20.4%)
$100,000 to $299,99967 (55.4%)106 (69.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99910 (8.3%)12 (7.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (2.5%)3 (2.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alvord

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alvord
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0007 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99916 (13.2%)12 (7.9%)
$35,000 to $49,99919 (15.7%)2 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (15.7%)16 (10.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99929 (24.0%)46 (30.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9995 (4.1%)20 (13.2%)
$150,000 or more18 (14.9%)25 (16.5%)
Total121 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alvord

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alvord
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45 (37.2%)76,250 (50,164.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x22 (18.2%)86 (56.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x26 (21.5%)20 (13.2%)
4.0x or more28 (23.1%)33 (21.7%)
Total121 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alvord

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alvord
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80013 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49935 (28.9%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49973 (60.3%)33 (21.7%)
Total121 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Alvord

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alvord

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alvord
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years168 (89.4%)20 (10.6%)
6 to 18 Years150 (94.3%)9 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years148 (91.9%)13 (8.1%)
26 to 34 Years133 (73.5%)48 (26.5%)
35 to 44 Years70 (97.2%)2 (2.8%)
45 to 54 Years101 (78.9%)27 (21.1%)
55 to 64 Years91 (90.1%)10 (9.9%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total995 (88.5%)129 (11.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alvord

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alvord
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born168 (89.4%)20 (10.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen150 (94.3%)9 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen148 (91.9%)13 (8.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alvord

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alvord
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000104 (84.6%)19 (15.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999173 (87.4%)25 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999259 (95.6%)12 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999156 (82.5%)33 (17.5%)
$100,000 and over303 (88.3%)40 (11.7%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alvord

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alvord
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 677 (41.0%)105 (55.8%)
6 to 18 Years54 (34.0%)116 (73.0%)
19 to 25 Years10 (6.2%)138 (85.7%)
25 to 34 Years54 (29.8%)92 (50.8%)
35 to 44 Years10 (13.9%)64 (88.9%)
45 to 54 Years25 (19.5%)80 (62.5%)
55 to 64 Years16 (15.8%)81 (80.2%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)48 (44.9%)
75 Years and over27 (100.0%)20 (74.1%)
Total380 (33.8%)744 (66.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alvord

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alvord
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)4 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years15 (9.1%)12 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years36 (23.7%)15 (10.1%)
65 to 74 Years29 (46.8%)4 (8.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (52.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alvord

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Alvord: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years14 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (2.0%)2 (1.3%)
65 to 74 Years22 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Alvord: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Alvord: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years15 (9.1%)9 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years22 (14.5%)4 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years12 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Alvord: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years14 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (12.5%)9 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (41.9%)4 (8.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (52.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Alvord: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Alvord

Computing Device Access in Alvord

Computing Device Access in Alvord
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop30776.9%
Smartphone35889.7%
Tablet24461.2%
No Computing Device205.0%
Total399100.0%

Internet Access in Alvord

Internet Access in Alvord
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet41.0%
Broadband Home19949.9%
Cellular Data Only9122.8%
Satellite Internet8120.3%
No Internet379.3%
Total399100.0%

Alvord Summary

Alvord, Texas is a small town located in Wise County, Texas, United States. It is situated about 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth and is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area. The population of Alvord was 1,072 at the 2010 census.

History

Alvord was founded in 1881 by a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee. The town was named after a local rancher, William Alvord, who owned a large ranch in the area. The town was incorporated in 1885 and the first post office was established in 1887.
The town grew slowly but steadily over the years, and by the early 1900s, it had become a thriving agricultural community. The town was home to several cotton gins, a flour mill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store.
In the 1920s, the town began to experience a period of growth and prosperity. The population increased from 500 in 1920 to 1,000 in 1930. During this time, the town was home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Geography

Alvord is located at 33°25'25" North, 97°45'45" West (33.423, -97.7625). The town is situated in the rolling hills of Wise County, about 25 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The town is located on the banks of the Trinity River, which flows through the area.
The climate in Alvord is generally mild, with hot summers and cool winters. The average annual temperature is around 68°F (20°C). The average annual precipitation is around 33 inches (84 cm).

Economy

The economy of Alvord is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to several farms and ranches, which produce a variety of crops, including cotton, corn, wheat, and hay. The town is also home to several businesses, including a bank, a hotel, a movie theater, and a variety of stores.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Alvord was 1,072. The racial makeup of the town was 94.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in Alvord was $37,500, and the median income for a family was $41,250. The per capita income for the town was $17,845. About 11.2% of families and 13.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 17.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Alvord?
Total Population of Alvord is 1,124.
What is the Total Male Population of Alvord?
Total Male Population of Alvord is 597.
What is the Total Female Population of Alvord?
Total Female Population of Alvord is 527.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alvord?
There are 113.28 Males per 100 Females in Alvord.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alvord?
There are 88.27 Females per 100 Males in Alvord.
What is the Median Population Age in Alvord?
Median Population Age in Alvord is 29.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alvord
Average Family Size in Alvord is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alvord
Average Household Size in Alvord is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alvord?
Per Capita income in Alvord is $28,891.
What is the Median Family Income in Alvord?
Median Family Income in Alvord is $73,478.
What is the Median Household income in Alvord?
Median Household Income in Alvord is $68,516.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alvord?
Income or Wage Gap in Alvord is 68.7%.
Women in Alvord earn 31.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alvord?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alvord is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alvord?
There are 512 People in the Labor Forcein in Alvord.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alvord?
63.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Alvord.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alvord?
Unemployment Rate in Alvord is 7.8%.