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Los Altos, TX
Census-designated place in Webb County, Texas.
Population
1,082
Land area
0sq mi
People per sq mi
28,451
ZIP codes
0
Los Altos and its ZIP codes
Los Altos at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $22,177 a year, 72% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
Housing and community stats
Los Altos, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$22,177
Poverty rate
91.1%
Homeownership
71.1%
Bachelor's or higher
0.0%
Median age
37.6
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,082).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webb County. PPP loans are for Los Altos.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,646
108,931 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,200
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.3B
FY 2026, $12,373 per person
How people get to work
Los Altos, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone100.0%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Environment and hazard risk
Los Altos, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
562
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
484
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
100° / 47°F
21.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Los Altos, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.3%
U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
8.9%
U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
34.2%
U.S. 11.1% +23.1 pts
Cities near Los Altos
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Tanquecitos South Acres IICensus-designated place | 0.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Tanquecitos South AcresCensus-designated place | 0.4 mi | 0.5 |
| San Carlos ICensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 0.1 |
| Laredo Ranchettes WestCensus-designated place | 1 mi | 0.1 |
| San Carlos IICensus-designated place | 1.1 mi | 0.1 |
| Ranchitos EastCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Laredo RanchettesCensus-designated place | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Pueblo NuevoCensus-designated place | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| La ComaCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.2 |
| La PresaCensus-designated place | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| LaredoCity | 7.1 mi | 109.1 |
| Rio BravoCity | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| El CenizoCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| Los CentenariosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Los ArcosCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Ranchitos Las LomasCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 3.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Los Altos, TX in?
- Los Altos is in Webb County, Texas.
- What is the population of Los Altos, TX?
- About 1,082 people live in Los Altos, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Los Altos?
- Nearby places include Tanquecitos South Acres II (0.2 mi), Tanquecitos South Acres (0.4 mi), San Carlos I (0.8 mi), Laredo Ranchettes West (1 mi), San Carlos II (1.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023