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Alba, TX
Town in Wood County, Texas.
Population
664
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
631
ZIP codes
0
Alba and its ZIP codes
Alba at a glance
- Alba is about 5.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $60,682, 23% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,500 (60% below Texas) and median rent is $675 a month.
Local data for Alba, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alba, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$60,682
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$112,500
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
77.5%
Bachelor's or higher
7.5%
Median age
52.2
Average commute
33.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (118), German Americans (84), Mexican Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Alba.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,025
10,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$446M
FY 2026, $9,956 per person
How people get to work
Alba, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alba, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 35°F
45.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alba, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.6%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Alba
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Grand SalineCity | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| EmoryCity | 9.9 mi | 2 |
| YantisTown | 10 mi | 1.8 |
| QuitmanCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| FruitvaleCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| MineolaCity | 13 mi | 10.3 |
| EdgewoodTown | 16 mi | 1.4 |
| PointCity | 17 mi | 2.8 |
| VanCity | 18 mi | 3 |
| East TawakoniCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| ComoTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| CantonCity | 21 mi | 6.2 |
| Myrtle SpringsCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.3 |
| Wills PointCity | 22 mi | 3.7 |
| Lone OakCity | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| West TawakoniCity | 23 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alba, TX in?
- Alba is in Wood County, Texas.
- What is the population of Alba, TX?
- About 664 people live in Alba, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alba?
- Nearby places include Grand Saline (8.7 mi), Emory (9.9 mi), Yantis (10 mi), Quitman (11 mi), Fruitvale (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023