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Alvord, TX
Town in Wise County, Texas.
Population
1,294
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
850
ZIP codes
0
Alvord and its ZIP codes
Alvord at a glance
- Alvord is about 7.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,674, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $212,500 (25% below Texas) and median rent is $1,159 a month.
Local data for Alvord, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alvord, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,674
Poverty rate
8.0%
Median home value
$212,500
Median rent
$1,159/mo
Homeownership
66.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
28.9
Average commute
28.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (127), Mexican Americans (102), Irish Americans (97).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wise County. PPP loans are for Alvord.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$62,064
21,814 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,091
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$451M
FY 2026, $6,564 per person
How people get to work
Alvord, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.1%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.2%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alvord, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
940
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
156
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 29°F
35.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alvord, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.5%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.7%
U.S. 11.1% +1.6 pts
Cities near Alvord
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ChicoCity | 6.9 mi | 1.5 |
| SunsetCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 4.9 |
| DecaturCity | 11 mi | 9.3 |
| BridgeportCity | 11 mi | 7.9 |
| Lake BridgeportCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ParadiseCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| Runaway BayCity | 16 mi | 2.5 |
| BowieCity | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| BoydTown | 20 mi | 4.1 |
| New FairviewCity | 21 mi | 18.9 |
| MontagueCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.3 |
| AuroraCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| RhomeCity | 24 mi | 4.6 |
| St. JoCity | 26 mi | 1.1 |
| PonderTown | 26 mi | 3.4 |
| BriarCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 20.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alvord, TX in?
- Alvord is in Wise County, Texas.
- What is the population of Alvord, TX?
- About 1,294 people live in Alvord, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alvord?
- Nearby places include Chico (6.9 mi), Sunset (7.9 mi), Decatur (11 mi), Bridgeport (11 mi), Lake Bridgeport (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023