Moving to Alvord, Texas
The current estimated population of Alvord, Texas is 1,497, with 50.3% male and 49.7% female. The town has seen gradual growth, largely due to its location within the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area and appeal as a rural residential community.
City Facts
- Year founded: 1881
- County: Wise
- Land area: 2.4 square miles
- Population density: Approximately 624 people per square mile
- Area code: 940
- Zip code: 76225
Geography and Location
Alvord, Texas is located in Wise County, about 50 miles northwest of Fort Worth. The town is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area but retains its rural charm. Alvord offers a quiet, small-town environment with easy access to the amenities of larger cities via U.S. Route 287. The surrounding area is primarily agricultural, with farms and ranches contributing to the local economy. Alvord’s scenic countryside and peaceful setting make it an attractive place for families and those looking for a rural lifestyle within commuting distance of the metroplex.
Demographics
Median resident age: 33.9 years
Median household income: $37,596
Median house value: $54,600
Population by Race
Races in Alvord:
- White Non-Hispanic (91.5%)
- Hispanic (6.3%)
- Other race (2.3%)
- Two or more races (2.1%)
- American Indian (1.2%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
Ancestries: Irish (14.3%), United States (13.4%), German (12.4%), English (4.9%), Dutch (2.8%), French (2.7%).
Elevation: 862 feet
Land area: 1.4 square miles
Population by Education
For population 25 years and over in Alvord
- High school or higher: 73.0%
- Bachelor’s degree or higher: 10.6%
- Graduate or professional degree: 1.7%
- Unemployed: 5.4%
- Mean travel time to work: 27.6 minutes
For population 15 years and over in Alvord town
- Never married: 16.5%
- Now married: 63.6%
- Separated: 3.4%
- Widowed: 8.1%
- Divorced: 8.4%
3.8% Foreign born (3.2% Latin America, 0.4% Europe).
Population change in the 1990s: +140 (+16.1%).
Hospitals
Hospitals/medical centers near Alvord:
- WISE REGIONAL HEALTH SYSTEM (about 12 miles; DECATUR, TX)
- BOWIE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; BOWIE, TX)
- MUENSTER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 31 miles; MUENSTER, TX)
Airports
Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alvord:
- FORT WORTH ALLIANCE (about 37 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: AFW)
- FORT WORTH MEACHAM INTL (about 45 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: FTW)
- FORT WORTH NAS JRB/CARSWELL FIELD (about 45 miles; FORT WORTH, TX; Abbreviation: NFW)
Other public-use airports nearest to Alvord:
- DECATUR MUNI (about 12 miles; DECATUR, TX; Abbreviation: LUD)
- BRIDGEPORT MUNI (about 16 miles; BRIDGEPORT, TX; Abbreviation: 1F9)
- BOWIE MUNI (about 18 miles; BOWIE, TX; Abbreviation: 0F2)
Colleges and Universities
Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alvord:
- UNIVERSITY OF NORTH TEXAS (about 41 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 21,673)
- TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY (about 42 miles; DENTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,746)
- NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COLLEGE (about 43 miles; GAINESVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,018)
- TARRANT COUNTY COLLEGE (about 49 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 15,454)
- TEXAS CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY (about 50 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,032)
- SOUTHWESTERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY (about 50 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,253)
- TEXAS WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY (about 53 miles; FT WORTH, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,403)
Schools
Public high school in Alvord:
- ALVORD H S (Students: 190; Location: 105 E BYPASS 287; Grades: 09 – 12)
Public primary/middle schools in Alvord:
- ALVORD EL (Students: 315; Location: 105 E BYPASS 287; Grades: PK – 05)
- ALVORD MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 164; Location: 105 E BYPASS 287; Grades: 06 – 08)
Libraries
Library in Alvord:
- ALVORD PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $24,839; Location: 117 N WICKHAM ST; 10,038 books; 420 audio materials; 974 video materials; 17 serial subscriptions)