Alvin, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

The current estimated population of Alvin, Texas is 27,098, with 49.5% male and 50.5% female. Alvin has experienced steady growth due to its location within the Houston metropolitan area and its appeal as a suburban community.

City Facts

• Year founded: 1879
• County: Brazoria
• Land area: 25.6 square miles
• Population density: Approximately 1,059 people per square mile
• Area codes: 281, 346
• Zip codes: 77511, 77512

Geography and Location

Alvin, Texas is located in Brazoria County, about 30 miles south of Houston. The city is part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area and is known for its suburban lifestyle, with a mix of residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and parks. Alvin is also home to the Alvin Community College and is known for its rich history, including the childhood home of Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. The city’s location along State Highway 35 and its proximity to Houston and the Gulf Coast make it a convenient and desirable place to live.

Demographics

Median resident age: 30.7 years
Median household income: $38,576
Median house value: $77,500

Population by Race

Races in Alvin:

• White Non-Hispanic (67.3%)
• Hispanic (28.1%)
• Other race (10.9%)
• Two or more races (3.4%)
• Black (2.1%)
• American Indian (1.2%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (11.5%), Irish (8.8%), United States (8.4%), English (8.0%), French (3.8%), Italian (2.0%).

Land area: 16.4 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alvin

• High school or higher: 77.1%
• Bachelor’s degree or higher: 13.4%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.3%
• Unemployed: 5.7%
• Mean travel time to work: 29.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alvin city

• Never married: 23.2%
• Now married: 56.4%
• Separated: 2.4%
• Widowed: 6.2%
• Divorced: 11.9%

8.6% Foreign born (7.1% Latin America, 1.0% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: +2,467 (+13.0%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alvin:

• CLEAR LAKE REG MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; WEBSTER, TX)
• HEALTHSOUTH CLEAR LAKE REHAB HOSPITAL (about 14 miles; WEBSTER, TX)
• DEVEREUX TEXAS TREATMENT NETWORK (about 15 miles; LEAGUE CITY, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alvin:

• WILLIAM P HOBBY (about 17 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Abbreviation: HOU)
• ELLINGTON FIELD (about 17 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Abbreviation: EFD)
• BRAZORIA COUNTY (about 24 miles; ANGLETON/LAKE JACKSON, TX; Abbreviation: LBX)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alvin:

• ALVIN AIRPARK (about 1 miles; ALVIN, TX; Abbreviation: 6R5)
• WOLFE AIR PARK (about 6 miles; MANVEL, TX; Abbreviation: 3T2)
• PEARLAND RGNL (about 9 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Abbreviation: LVJ)

Amtrak station near Alvin:

• 18 miles: SOUTH HOUSTON (1546 COLLEGE) – Bus Station

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Alvin:

• ALVIN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 2,094; Location: 3110 MUSTANG RD; Public; Website: www.alvin.cc.tx.us)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Alvin:

• SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-SOUTH CAMPUS (about 14 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 3,513)
• UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-CLEAR LAKE (about 17 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,735)
• SAN JACINTO COLLEGE-CENTRAL CAMPUS (about 20 miles; PASADENA, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,102)
• UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON-UNIVERSITY PARK (about 24 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 25,479)
• TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY (about 24 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,808)
• RICE UNIVERSITY (about 25 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,158)
• UNIVERSITY OF ST THOMAS (about 26 miles; HOUSTON, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,541)

Schools

Public high school in Alvin:

• ALVIN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 3,215; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Alvin:

• LIVING STONES CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 225; Location: 1407 VICTORY LANE; Grades: KG – 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Alvin:

• R L STEVENSON PRIMARY (Students: 813; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 03)
• ALVIN PRI (Students: 795; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 03)
• HOOD-CASE ELEMENTARY (Students: 791; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 06)
• MARK TWAIN PRIMARY (Students: 781; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 03)
• MELBA PASSMORE ELEMENTARY (Students: 764; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 06)
• DON JETER ELEMENTARY (Students: 726; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 06)
• ALVIN J H (Students: 718; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: 07 – 08)
• G W HARBY J H (Students: 696; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: 06 – 08)
• E C MASON ELEMENTARY (Students: 675; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: PK – 06)
• ALVIN ELEMENTARY (Students: 585; Location: 301 E HOUSE ST; Grades: 04 – 06)