Alamo, Texas

Alamo: Town in southern Texas, United States

About

Alamo is a town located in the county of Hidalgo in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 18,353 and a population density of 939 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 20,556 inhabitants.

The town was created 100 years ago in 1924.

Alamo locator map
Location of Alamo on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Alamo

Population : 20,556 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
County : Hidalgo County
Postal code : 78516
Phone Area Codes : 956
Area : 19.55 km2
Altitude : 98 feet / 30 meters
Establishment : May 05, 1924 (100 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−06:00
Local time : 18:49:23 (31st October 2024)
Density : 1,052 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 10.72% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Alamo is located at 26°11'1"N 98°7'23"W (26.1836900, -98.1230600).

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Demographics

The population of Alamo increased by 10.72% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 18,353 - census
2011 18,710 1.91% estimation process
2012 18,916 1.09% estimation process
2013 19,062 0.77% estimation process
2014 19,243 0.94% estimation process
2015 19,418 0.9% estimation process
2016 19,495 0.39% estimation process
2017 19,553 0.3% estimation process
2018 19,692 0.71% estimation process
2019 19,910 1.09% estimation process
2020 20,556 3.14% estimation process

Alamo zip code is 78516. County name: Hidalgo, County fips: 48215

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People born in Alamo (5)

People born in Alamo, including musician Elias Andra, Bishop Emeritus of San Angelo Michael David Pfeifer, matador El Texano, .

List

  • Gilberto Hinojosa (American politician) he was born in 08/07/1952
  • Theron Kirk (American composer, educator and conductor) he was born in 28/09/1919

Schools in Alamo

College & universities near Alamo, TX

Code Name City ZIP
408385 Southern Careers Institute-Pharr Pharr (TX) 78577

Stations (3)

Amtrak & bus stations near Alamo, TX

Code Name Address Type
MEN McAllen, Texas 1501 West US Hwy 83 Business BUS
HGN Harlingen, Texas 215 E. Monroe Ave. BUS
BSV Brownsville, Texas 1134 E. St. Charles Street BUS

Post offices near Alamo

Post Office Name City ZIP
Alam Post Office Alamo (TX) 78516

Other places with the same name (7)

  • Alamo , California census designated place in California, United States with a population of 14,570 people.
  • Alamo , Michigan township in Kalamazoo County, Michigan with a population of 3,970 people.
  • Alamo , Georgia town in Wheeler County, Georgia, United States with a population of 3,301 people.
  • Alamo , Tennessee human settlement in Crockett County, Tennessee, United States of America with a population of 2,260 people.
  • Alamo , North Dakota city in Williams County, North Dakota in the United States with a population of 81 people.
  • Alamo , Indiana human settlement in Montgomery County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 63 people.

Other cities in Hidalgo County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hidalgo County , TX. (more)

City Name Population Title
McAllen 143,751 The second most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Edinburg 102,374 The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Mission 84,496 A city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Pharr 79,513 The most populous city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
Weslaco 43,273 The largest city in Hidalgo County, Texas.
San Juan 37,034 In Hidalgo County, Texas, San Juan is a city.
Alton 18,785 City in Texas
Mercedes 16,598 City in Texas, USA
Donna 16,316 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Hidalgo 14,305 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
La Homa 11,985 Census designated place
Elsa 7,120 City in Hidalgo County, Texas, United States
Mila Doce 6,222 Census designated place
Progreso 5,979 City in Hidalgo County, Texas
Palmview 5,839 City in Texas
Palmview South 5,575 Census designated place

Distance to Other Cities

Alamo distances to largest Texas cities