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Alamo, GA
Town in Wheeler County, Georgia.
Population
3,037
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,550
ZIP codes
0
Alamo and its ZIP codes
Alamo at a glance
- Alamo is about 8.2 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- The median household income is $18,451, 76% below the Georgia median of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 (66% below Georgia) and median rent is $576 a month.
Local data for Alamo, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alamo, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$18,451
Poverty rate
45.6%
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$576/mo
Homeownership
50.1%
Bachelor's or higher
5.6%
Median age
33.7
Average commute
24.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (54), Italian Americans (53), Mexican Americans (34).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wheeler County. PPP loans are for Alamo.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,300
1,037 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$26,119
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$29.7M
FY 2026, $3,977 per person
How people get to work
Alamo, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone96.5%
- Carpooled2.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alamo, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
154
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
12
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 38°F
50.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alamo, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.8%
U.S. 33.3% +10.5 pts
Diabetes
20.6%
U.S. 12.1% +8.5 pts
Smoking
21.8%
U.S. 12.8% +9.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.8%
U.S. 11.1% +6.7 pts
Cities near Alamo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlenwoodCity | 6.9 mi | 1.9 |
| ScotlandCity | 7.2 mi | 1.4 |
| McRae-HelenaCity | 9.3 mi | 6.4 |
| Mount VernonCity | 11 mi | 4.2 |
| AileyCity | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| Lumber CityCity | 16 mi | 1.9 |
| ChaunceyCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| TarrytownTown | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| UvaldaCity | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| AlstonTown | 18 mi | 2.8 |
| MilanCity | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| HiggstonTown | 19 mi | 3.1 |
| SopertonCity | 20 mi | 4.4 |
| CadwellTown | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| RentzCity | 20 mi | 1 |
| VidaliaCity | 22 mi | 17.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alamo, GA in?
- Alamo is in Wheeler County, Georgia.
- What is the population of Alamo, GA?
- About 3,037 people live in Alamo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alamo?
- Nearby places include Glenwood (6.9 mi), Scotland (7.2 mi), McRae-Helena (9.3 mi), Mount Vernon (11 mi), Ailey (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023