Monte Alto

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas

Aerial view of Monte Alto, Texas
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Monte Alto is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Hidalgo County, Texas, with 1,930 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 52 ft (16 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Harding Gill Tract, 4.6 miles NW.

About Monte Alto

Monte Alto is a census-designated place (CDP) in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,930 at the 2020 census. It is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$30,486
Median home value
$89,400
Median rent
$927/mo
Median age
24
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Monte Alto, TX population

Monte Alto had 1,930 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,930
Density858 per sq mi (331 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Monte Alto at a glance

StateTexas (TX)
CountyHidalgo County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population1,930 (2020)
Land area2.25 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Elevation52 ft (16 m)
Coordinates26.3744° N, 97.9727° W
ZIP code78538
Census code (GEOID)4849080

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Monte Alto

What county is Monte Alto in?

Monte Alto is in Hidalgo County, Texas.

What is the population of Monte Alto, TX?

1,930 people lived in Monte Alto at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Monte Alto, TX?

The ZIP code of Monte Alto is 78538.

What is the elevation of Monte Alto?

52 feet (16 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Monte Alto?

Harding Gill Tract (4.6 mi), Hargill (5.4 mi), Elsa (5.5 mi), Edcouch (5.6 mi), La Blanca (5.9 mi).

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