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Alamo, Texas Population, Hospitals, Airports, and Schools

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The current estimated population of Alamo, Texas is 19,372, with 48.6% male and 51.4% female. Alamo has experienced significant growth in recent years due to its location in the rapidly expanding Rio Grande Valley, which has become a key area for trade, agriculture, and tourism.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1924
  • County: Hidalgo
  • Land area: 7.2 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 2,692 people per square mile
  • Area code: 956
  • Zip code: 78516

Geography and Location

Alamo, Texas is located in Hidalgo County, in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, just a few miles from the U.S.-Mexico border. The town is part of the McAllen-Edinburg-Mission metropolitan area and is known for its agricultural roots, particularly citrus farming. Alamo is also a gateway to the nearby Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge, a popular destination for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. The town’s proximity to major highways such as U.S. Route 83 makes it a convenient location for residents and businesses, while its mild winter climate and subtropical environment attract both tourists and retirees. Alamo has become an important community within the Rio Grande Valley, known for its cultural diversity and growing economy.

Demographics

Median resident age: 33.0 years
Median household income: $23,928
Median house value: $51,400

Population by Race

Races in Alamo:

  • Hispanic (78.1%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (21.4%)
  • Other race (13.7%)
  • Two or more races (1.9%)
  • American Indian (0.6%)

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

Ancestries: German (6.0%), United States (4.1%), English (2.7%), Irish (2.6%), Dutch (1.0%).

Elevation: 101 feet

Land area: 5.7 square miles

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alamo

  • High school or higher: 55.1%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 9.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.1%
  • Unemployed: 13.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 21.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alamo city

  • Never married: 22.7%
  • Now married: 61.5%
  • Separated: 2.8%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 5.5%

27.0% Foreign born (26.3% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +5,242 (+55.1%).

Hospitals

Hospitals/medical centers near Alamo:

  • MC ALLEN HEART HOSP (about 10 miles; MC ALLEN, TX)
  • RIO GRANDE REGIONAL HOSPITAL (about 10 miles; MC ALLEN, TX)
  • KNAPP MEDICAL CENTER (about 10 miles; WESLACO, TX)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alamo:

  • MC ALLEN MILLER INTL (about 9 miles; MC ALLEN, TX; Abbreviation: MFE)
  • VALLEY INTL (about 33 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Abbreviation: HRL)
  • BROWNSVILLE/SOUTH PADRE ISLAND INT’L (about 53 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Abbreviation: BRO)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alamo:

Amtrak station near Alamo:

  • 9 miles: MCALLEN (120 S. 16TH ST.) – Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, intercity bus service.

Colleges and Universities

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alamo:

  • SOUTH TEXAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 9 miles; MCALLEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 7,142)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS-PAN AMERICAN (about 12 miles; EDINBURG, TX; Full-time enrollment: 9,651)
  • TEXAS STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE-HARLINGEN (about 30 miles; HARLINGEN, TX; Full-time enrollment: 2,167)
  • THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE (about 46 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 6,044)
  • TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE (about 46 miles; BROWNSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,556)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE (about 92 miles; KINGSVILLE, TX; Full-time enrollment: 4,860)
  • TEXAS A & M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI (about 118 miles; Corpus Christi, TX; Full-time enrollment: 5,282)

Schools

Public high school in Alamo:

  • PSJA MEMORIAL H S (Students: 1,787; Location: 800 S ALAMO RD; Grades: 09 – 12)

Private high school in Alamo:

  • VALLEY CHRISTIAN HERITAGE SCHO (Students: 118; Location: 932 N FM 907; Grades: PK – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alamo:

  • ALAMO MIDDLE (Students: 1,091; Location: 1819 W HWY 83; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • GUS GUERRA ELEMENTARY (Students: 599; Location: 807 FM495; Grades: PK – 05)
  • NORTH ALAMO EL (Students: 522; Location: 733 N ALAMO RD; Grades: PK – 05)
  • FRANKLIN EL (Students: 391; Location: 900 E BIRCH ST; Grades: PK – 05)

Libraries

Library in Alamo:

  • LALO ARCAUTE PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $133,777; Location: 502 E DURANTA ST; 27,587 books; 61 audio materials; 220 video materials; 57 serial subscriptions)

 

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