Alpine, Texas
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Alpine is a city located in Brewster County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 5,786. It is the county seat of Brewster CountyTemplate:GR.
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Education
Alpine is served by Alpine Independent School District. Alpine students attend Alpine Elementary School, Alpine Middle School, and Alpine High School.
Alpine is home to the main campus of Sul Ross State University.
Distinction
Prior to 1959, Alpine was the largest city in the largest county in the largest state of the Union.
Geography
Image:TXMap-doton-Alpine.PNG Alpine is located at 30°21'39" North, 103°39'56" West (30.360718, -103.665418)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²). 10.6 km² (4.1 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 5,786 people, 2,429 households, and 1,435 families residing in the city. The population density was 547.5/km² (1,416.5/mi²). There were 2,852 housing units at an average density of 269.9/km² (698.2/mi²). The racial makeup of the city was 79.19% White, 1.33% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 15.45% from other races, and 2.70% from two or more races. 50.31% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,429 households out of which 28.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.7% were married couples living together, 11.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.9% were non-families. 34.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.34 and the average family size was 3.04.
In the city the population was spread out with 24.3% under the age of 18, 14.1% from 18 to 24, 26.0% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $23,979, and the median income for a family was $31,658. Males had a median income of $27,720 versus $19,575 for females. The per capita income for the city was $13,587. 20.9% of the population and 15.5% of families were below the poverty line. 22.3% of those under the age of 18 and 17.1% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.