Alton, Texas
Alton: City in Texas
About
Alton is a city located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 12,341 and a population density of 654 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,785 inhabitants.
The city was created 46 years ago in 1977.
Quick Facts about Alton
| Population : | 18,785 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Hidalgo County |
| Postal code : | 78573 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 956 |
| Area : | 18.88 km2 |
| Altitude : | 161 feet / 49 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1978 (46 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 04:36:08 (21st November 2024) |
| Density : | 995 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 34.3% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alton is located at 26°17'14"N 98°18'48"W (26.2872900, -98.3133500).
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Official website of Alton
Demographics
The population of Alton increased by 34.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 12,341 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,330 | 13.88% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,763 | 2.93% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,953 | 1.27% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,377 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,584 | 1.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 16,694 | 6.65% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,090 | 2.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,403 | 1.8% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,105 | 3.88% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 18,785 | 3.62% | estimation process |
Schools in Alton
College & universities near Alton, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 488299 | Mission Beauty Institute | Mission (TX) | 78572-4404 |
| 485926 | GA Beauty & Barber School | McAllen (TX) | 78501-3309 |
| 489283 | The College of Health Care Professions-McAllen Campus | McAllen (TX) | 78504-4398 |
| 228219 | Platt College-STVT-McAllen | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
| 409315 | South Texas College | McAllen (TX) | 78502-9701 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alton, 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 |
Post offices near Alton
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mission Post Office | Mission (TX) | 78572 |
| Edinburg Post Office | Edinburg (TX) | 78539 |
| Downtown Mcallen Post Office | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
| Mcallen Post Office | McAllen (TX) | 78501 |
| Penita Post Office | Penitas (TX) | 78576 |
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- Alton , Illinois city in Madison County, Illinois, United States with a population of 26,049 people.
- Alton , New Hampshire town in New Hampshire (United States) with a population of 5,364 people.
- Alton , Iowa human settlement in Sioux County, Iowa, United States of America with a population of 1,249 people.
- Alton , Maine human settlement in Penobscot County, Maine, USA with a population of 858 people.
- Alton , Missouri city in Missouri with a population of 823 people.
- Alton , Utah town in Kane County, Utah, United States with a population of 119 people.
- Alton , Kansas human settlement in Osborne County, Kansas, United States of America with a population of 92 people.
- Alton , Indiana human settlement in Crawford County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 54 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. |
| Alamo | 20,556 | Town in southern Texas, United States |
| 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
Alton distances to largest Texas cities
