Alvarado
City in Johnson County, Texas
Alvarado is a city in Johnson County, Texas, with 4,739 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 764 ft (233 m) above sea level. The nearest town is The Homesteads, 5.2 miles NE.
- 4,739residents (2020 Census)
- 764 ftelevation · 233 m
- 7.0 sq miland area · 18.1 km²
- 677 / sq mipopulation density
- 76009ZIP code
About Alvarado
Alvarado ( Al-va-ra-doe) is the oldest city in Johnson County, Texas, United States. Its population was 4,739 in 2020.
The community's first sheriff, A. H. Onstoott, is credited with naming the city for Alvarado, Veracruz, Mexico, where he fought in a battle during the Mexican–American War.
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Living in Alvarado
- Median household income
- $80,523
- Median home value
- $249,000
- Median rent
- $788/mo
- Median age
- 31.3
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Alvarado had 4,739 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 4,739 |
|---|---|
| Density | 677 per sq mi (261 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alvarado at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 4,739 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.00 sq mi (18.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.72 sq mi (1.86 km²) |
| Elevation | 764 ft (233 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.4103° N, 97.2108° W |
| ZIP code | 76009 |
| Official website | cityofalvarado.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4802260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alvarado
- The Homesteads5.2 mi NE
- Coyote Flats6.1 mi SW
- Venus6.2 mi E
- Keene6.6 mi W
- Briaroaks8.0 mi NW
- Cross Timber8.4 mi NW
- Burleson9.7 mi NW
- Grandview10.0 mi S
- Joshua10.6 mi W
- Rendon11.8 mi N
- Mansfield12.2 mi NE
- Cleburne12.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alvarado
What county is Alvarado in?
Alvarado is in Johnson County, Texas.
What is the population of Alvarado, TX?
4,739 people lived in Alvarado at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alvarado, TX?
The ZIP code of Alvarado is 76009.
What is the elevation of Alvarado?
764 feet (233 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alvarado?
The Homesteads (5.2 mi), Coyote Flats (6.1 mi), Venus (6.2 mi), Keene (6.6 mi), Briaroaks (8.0 mi).
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