Alice Acres, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Alice Acres, Texas had a total population of 819, the 1097th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 56.8%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (56.8%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 35.2% is notably above the national average.
Alice Acres Quick Facts
How Alice Acres Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 797 | 819 | +2.8% |
How Alice Acres Compares
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Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
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Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Alice Acres Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Jim Wells County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | 17,707 | $48,676 | 31.4% | $131,100 |
| San Diego | 3,675 | $53,174 | 34.0% | $85,600 |
| Premont | 2,428 | $47,728 | 27.9% | $89,800 |
| Ben Bolt | 2,152 | $61,741 | 16.3% | $100,000 |
| Rancho Alegre | 1,337 | $49,202 | 23.7% | $51,100 |
| Orange Grove | 1,089 | $44,779 | 13.8% | $123,300 |
| Coyote Acres | 977 | $103,750 | 2.7% | N/A |
| South La Paloma | 386 | $42,361 | 26.9% | N/A |
| K-Bar Ranch | 361 | $42,390 | 8.3% | $35,000 |
| Alfred | 227 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Alice Acres
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ector | 820 | $66,161 | $153,400 | 14.3% | 11.1% |
| Fulton | 818 | $56,324 | $140,300 | 37.4% | 8.0% |
| Pineland | 817 | $31,858 | $80,700 | 13.9% | 40.9% |
| West Alto Bonito | 822 | $40,896 | $82,300 | 11.1% | 44.9% |
| Rule | 823 | $34,792 | $71,000 | 11.7% | 38.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 819, Alice Acres's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Alice Acres is a small community located in Texas, within Jim Wells County. The total population is 819. It ranks as the 1097th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Alice Acres is 14.4 years. This is 60% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 54.2% of the population under 18, Alice Acres has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 56.8%. This is 312% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 35.2%. This is 567% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. 54.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Alice Acres was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
11.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.8%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Alice Acres, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Alice Acres, Texas?
Alice Acres, Texas has a population of 819 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Alice Acres, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Alice Acres — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Alice Acres, TX?
The poverty rate in Alice Acres is 56.8%. This means approximately 465 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Alice Acres, Texas?
Alice Acres's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Alice Acres, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Alice Acres — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Alice Acres, Texas?
11.6% of adults (25+) in Alice Acres hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.