Alamo, Texas
Alamo: Town in southern Texas, United States
About
Alamo is a town located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,353 and a population density of 939 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,556 inhabitants.
The town was created 100 years ago in 1924.
Quick Facts about Alamo
| Population : | 20,556 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78516 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 19.55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 98 feet / 30 meters |
| Establishment : | May 05, 1924 (100 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 21:12:17 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 1,052 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 10.72% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alamo is located at 26°11'1"N 98°7'23"W (26.1836900, -98.1230600).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alamo
Demographics
The population of Alamo increased by 10.72% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 18,353 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,710 | 1.91% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,916 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,062 | 0.77% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,243 | 0.94% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,418 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,495 | 0.39% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 19,553 | 0.3% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 19,692 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 19,910 | 1.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,556 | 3.14% | estimation process |
People born in Alamo (5)
People born in Alamo, including musician Elias Andra, Bishop Emeritus of San Angelo Michael David Pfeifer, matador El Texano, .
List
- Gilberto Hinojosa (American politician) he was born in 08/07/1952
- Theron Kirk (American composer, educator and conductor) he was born in 28/09/1919
Schools in Alamo
College & universities near Alamo, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 408385 | Southern Careers Institute-Pharr | Pharr (TX) | 78577 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alamo, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEN | McAllen, Texas | 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business | BUS |
| HGN | Harlingen, Texas | 215 E. Monroe Ave. | BUS |
| BSV | Brownsville, Texas | 1134 E. St. Charles Street | BUS |
Other places with the same name (7)
- Alamo , California census designated place in California, United States with a population of 14,570 people.
- Alamo , Michigan township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan with a population of 3,970 people.
- Alamo , Georgia town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,301 people.
- Alamo , Tennessee human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 2,260 people.
- Alamo , North Dakota city in Williams County, North Dakota in the United States with a population of 81 people.
- Alamo , Indiana human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 63 people.
Other cities in Hidalgo County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| McAllen | 143,751 | The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Edinburg | 102,374 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Mission | 84,496 | A city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Pharr | 79,513 | The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| Weslaco | 43,273 | The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas. |
| San Juan | 37,034 | In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city. |
| Alton | 18,785 | City in Texas |
| Mercedes | 16,598 | City in Texas, USA |
| Donna | 16,316 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Hidalgo | 14,305 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| La Homa | 11,985 | Census designated place |
| Elsa | 7,120 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States |
| Mila Doce | 6,222 | Census designated place |
| Progreso | 5,979 | City in Hidalgo County, Texas |
| Palmview | 5,839 | City in Texas |
| Palmview South | 5,575 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Alamo distances to largest Texas cities
