Alvin, Texas
Alvin: City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States
About
Alvin is a city located in the county of Brazoria in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 24,236 and a population density of 365 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 27,140 inhabitants.
The city was created 131 years ago in 1892.
Alvin, Texas is a town located in the state of Texas. It is a small community that has a population of 26,592 people. The city is home to Alvin Community College and is located within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area and Brazoria County.
The town was originally settled by German immigrants in 1833 and was named after one of its leaders, Carl Hilmar Callesen. The original name for the town was "Alvinville." It wasn't until 1837 when the name was changed to "Alvin" in honor of Alvin Adams, who had founded the town's first newspaper.
In 1892 Alvin College was opened but then closed in 1931 due to financial difficulties. In 1943 the college reopened as Alvin Junior College and became a part of the University of Houston system in 1968 before being renamed again as Alvin Community College in 1982.
In recent years Alvin has become one of Houston's most diverse neighborhoods with significant populations from India, Vietnam, China and Mexico along with other countries including France
Quick Facts about Alvin
| Population : | 27,140 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Brazoria County |
| Postal code : | 77511–77512 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 281 |
| Area : | 66.4 km2 |
| Altitude : | 43 feet / 13 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1893 (131 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 14:48:23 (18th April 2024) |
| Density : | 409 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.7% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alvin is located at 29°25'26"N 95°14'39"W (29.4238500, -95.2441000).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alvin
Demographics
The population of Alvin increased by 10.7% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 24,236 | - | census |
| 2011 | 24,647 | 1.67% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,885 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,997 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,400 | 1.59% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,656 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,068 | 1.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,310 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,639 | 1.24% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 26,723 | 0.31% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 27,140 | 1.54% | estimation process |
Schools in Alvin
College & universities near Alvin, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 222567 | Alvin Community College | Alvin (TX) | 77511-4898 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alvin, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOG | Houston, TX | 2121 Main Street | BUS |
| HOS | Houston | 902 Washington Ave. | RAIL |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
| PVW | Prairie View, TX | 44814 US Highway 290 Business \r\n | BUS |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Alvin , Wisconsin civil town in Forest County, Wisconsin with a population of 152 people.
Other cities in Brazoria County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Brazoria County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Pearland | 123,562 | The fifth most populous city in Harris County, Texas. |
| Lake Jackson | 27,063 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Angleton | 19,521 | City in Texas, USA |
| Manvel | 13,867 | City in Grand Forks County, North Dakota, United States of America |
| Freeport | 12,126 | City in Texas |
| Clute | 11,724 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Richwood | 4,015 | City in West Virginia, United States |
| West Columbia | 3,830 | City in Texas, United States |
| Sweeny | 3,618 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Brazoria | 3,063 | City in Texas, USA |
| Wild Peach Village | 2,452 | Census designated place |
| Jones Creek | 2,062 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States of America |
| Iowa Colony | 1,822 | Village in the United States |
| Danbury | 1,757 | City in Texas |
| Brookside Village | 1,582 | City in Brazoria County, Texas, United States |
| Holiday Lakes | 1,225 | Town of the United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Alvin distances to largest Texas cities
