Alpine, TX Demographics

A map of Alpine's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	2,985	2,937	49.6%	48.7%
White	2,447	2,660	40.7%	44.1%
Multiracial	350	158	5.8%	2.6%
Asian	162	80	2.7%	1.3%
Black	52	145	0.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	18	55	0.3%	0.9%

Alpine, Texas has an estimated population of 6,014, a less than 1% change from the 6,035 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.6% Hispanic, 40.7% White, 5.8% Multiracial, 2.7% Asian, 0.9% Black, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alpine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alpine has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alpine, that probability was 56.7% in 2020 and 58.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alpine is ranked the 379th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alpine was ranked the 363rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alpine's White Population

2,447 residents of Alpine, or 40.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alpine is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Alpine ranks 1125th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's White population has declined by an estimated 8.0%. White residents' share of Alpine's population has decreased from 44.1% to 40.7%.

Alpine is more White than neighboring Marfa (40.2% White), Balmorhea (30% White), and Valentine (15.9% White). Alpine is less White than neighboring Fort Davis (73.5% White), and Marathon (71% White).

Alpine's Black Population

52 residents of Alpine, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alpine is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Alpine ranks 738th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's Black population has declined by an estimated 64.1%. Black residents' share of Alpine's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.9%.

Alpine is more Black than neighboring Fort Davis (0% Black), Marfa (0% Black), Marathon (0% Black), Balmorhea (0% Black), and Valentine (0% Black).

Alpine's Asian Population

162 residents of Alpine, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alpine is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Alpine ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 102.5%. Asian residents' share of Alpine's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.7%.

Alpine is more Asian than neighboring Fort Davis (0% Asian), Marfa (0% Asian), Marathon (0% Asian), Balmorhea (0.2% Asian), and Valentine (0% Asian).

Alpine's Hispanic Population

2,985 residents of Alpine, or 49.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alpine is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alpine ranks 627th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Alpine's population has increased from 48.7% to 49.6%.

Alpine is more Hispanic than neighboring Fort Davis (26.5% Hispanic), and Marathon (29% Hispanic). Alpine is less Hispanic than neighboring Marfa (55.2% Hispanic), Balmorhea (69.7% Hispanic), and Valentine (84.1% Hispanic).

Alpine's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Alpine, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alpine is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Alpine ranks 511th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 67.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alpine's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.3%.

Alpine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Davis (0% Native American/Other), Marfa (0% Native American/Other), Marathon (0% Native American/Other), Balmorhea (0% Native American/Other), and Valentine (0% Native American/Other).

Alpine's Multiracial Population

350 residents of Alpine, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alpine is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Alpine ranks 1060th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alpine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 121.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Alpine's population has increased from 2.6% to 5.8%.

Alpine is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Davis (0% Multiracial), Marfa (4.6% Multiracial), Marathon (0% Multiracial), Balmorhea (0% Multiracial), and Valentine (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.