Alamo
City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Alamo is a city in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 19,493 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 98 ft (30 m) above sea level. The nearest town is South Alamo, 2.1 miles S.
- 19,493residents (2020 Census)
- 98 ftelevation · 30 m
- 7.7 sq miland area · 19.9 km²
- 2,535 / sq mipopulation density
- 78516ZIP code
About Alamo
Alamo ( AL-ə-moh), located in the Rio Grande Valley is a city in the irrigated area of southern Hidalgo County, Texas, United States in an area of vegetable farming and citrus groves, and is a noted winter resort/retirement town near the Mexico–U.S. border. Alamo is one of the Rio Grande Valley's gateways to Mexico, via U.S. Route 281 and Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas, as well as a gateway to the Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge. Alamo's population was 19,493 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Alamo
- Median household income
- $57,096
- Median home value
- $145,100
- Median rent
- $811/mo
- Median age
- 29.2
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Alamo had 19,493 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,493 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,535 per sq mi (979 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alamo at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Hidalgo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,493 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.69 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Elevation | 98 ft (30 m) |
| Coordinates | 26.1810° N, 98.1174° W |
| ZIP code | 78516 |
| Official website | alamotexas.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4801576 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alamo
- South Alamo2.1 mi S
- San Juan2.2 mi W
- North Alamo2.5 mi N
- Pharr4.9 mi W
- Lopezville5.0 mi NW
- Donna5.3 mi E
- Scissors5.4 mi SE
- Muniz5.6 mi N
- Murillo5.7 mi N
- Midway North6.1 mi E
- Midway South6.2 mi E
- Weslaco8.2 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alamo
What county is Alamo in?
Alamo is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Alamo, TX?
19,493 people lived in Alamo at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alamo, TX?
The ZIP code of Alamo is 78516.
What is the elevation of Alamo?
98 feet (30 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alamo?
South Alamo (2.1 mi), San Juan (2.2 mi), North Alamo (2.5 mi), Pharr (4.9 mi), Lopezville (5.0 mi).
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