Alvarado, TX Demographics

A map of Alvarado's Population by Race

Alvarado, Texas has an estimated population of 6,307, a dramatic increase from the 4,739 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.2% White, 25.7% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 5.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alvarado, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alvarado has become less 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 Alvarado, that probability was 55.2% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alvarado is ranked the 369th 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). Alvarado was ranked the 426th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alvarado's White Population

3,925 residents of Alvarado, or 62.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alvarado is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Alvarado ranks 788th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's White population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. White residents' share of Alvarado's population has increased from 60.7% to 62.2%.

Alvarado is more White than neighboring The Homesteads (32.2% White), Keene (55.9% White), and Venus (46% White). Alvarado is less White than neighboring Coyote Flats (76.7% White), and Briaroaks (92.5% White).

Alvarado's Black Population

365 residents of Alvarado, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alvarado is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Alvarado ranks 499th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.6%. Black residents' share of Alvarado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

Alvarado is more Black than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Black), Coyote Flats (0% Black), Keene (2% Black), and Briaroaks (0.3% Black). Alvarado is less Black than neighboring Venus (16.6% Black).

Alvarado's Asian Population

11 residents of Alvarado, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alvarado is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Alvarado ranks 609th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's Asian population has declined by an estimated 68.6%. Asian residents' share of Alvarado's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Alvarado is more Asian than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Asian), Coyote Flats (0% Asian), and Briaroaks (0% Asian). Alvarado is less Asian than neighboring Keene (5.8% Asian), and Venus (0.4% Asian).

Alvarado's Hispanic Population

1,622 residents of Alvarado, or 25.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alvarado is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Alvarado ranks 975th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 26.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alvarado's population has decreased from 27.2% to 25.7%.

Alvarado is more Hispanic than neighboring Coyote Flats (23% Hispanic), and Briaroaks (3.6% Hispanic). Alvarado is less Hispanic than neighboring The Homesteads (66.9% Hispanic), Keene (31.2% Hispanic), and Venus (33.6% Hispanic).

Alvarado's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Alvarado, 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 Alvarado is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Alvarado ranks 661st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alvarado's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.3%.

Alvarado is more Native American/Other than neighboring The Homesteads (0% Native American/Other), Coyote Flats (0% Native American/Other), Venus (0.2% Native American/Other), and Briaroaks (0.2% Native American/Other). Alvarado is less Native American/Other than neighboring Keene (1% Native American/Other).

Alvarado's Multiracial Population

364 residents of Alvarado, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alvarado is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Alvarado ranks 234th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alvarado's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 46.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Alvarado's population has increased from 5.2% to 5.8%.

Alvarado is more Multiracial than neighboring The Homesteads (0.9% Multiracial), Coyote Flats (0.3% Multiracial), Keene (4.1% Multiracial), Venus (3.2% Multiracial), and Briaroaks (3.4% 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.