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 : | 20:45:39 (21st December 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).
Alton map
- Official Website
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 |
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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 |
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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 , 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