Alvin, Texas facts for kids
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Alvin
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"In touch with the past...planning for the future"
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 Alvin, Texas
Location in Texas
Alvin, Texas
Location in the United States
Alvin, Texas
Location in North America
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Brazoria |
| Incorporated | 1893 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Council-manager |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25.14 sq mi (65.11 km2) |
| • Land | 24.27 sq mi (62.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.87 sq mi (2.26 km2) |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 27,098 |
| • Density | 1,101.21/sq mi (425.18/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes |
77511-77512
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| Area code(s) | 281 |
| FIPS code | 48-02272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2409692 |
Alvin is a city in the state of Texas, in the United States. It's part of the larger Greater Houston area and is located in Brazoria County. In 2020, about 27,098 people lived there.
Alvin is famous for being the hometown of Baseball Hall of Famer Nolan Ryan. He moved to Alvin as a baby in 1947 and lived there for many years. You can visit the Nolan Ryan Museum at Alvin Community College. Other famous athletes from Alvin include baseball pitcher Nathan Eovaldi and football quarterback Joe Ferguson.
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History of Alvin
The Alvin area was first settled in the mid-1800s. Back then, people set up ranches for bulls in the area. Later, the Santa Fe Railroad built tracks through the area, and a small town grew up along the railway.
The town was first called "Morgan." This name honored Alvin Morgan, a Santa Fe employee who was one of the first people to live there. But they found out another town was already named Morgan. So, they decided to name the town after Alvin Morgan's first name: Alvin! The town officially became a city in 1893. This makes Alvin the oldest city in Brazoria County.
In 1979, a big storm called Tropical Storm Claudette hit Alvin. It rained a lot, with about 45 inches (1,100 mm) of rain falling in just 42 hours. At the time, this was the most rain ever recorded in 24 hours in American history!
Geography of Alvin
Alvin is located near other cities like Friendswood and League City. Texas State Highway 35 goes around the city. This highway can take you north to downtown Houston (about 25 miles away) or southwest to Angleton. Another important road, Texas State Highway 6, crosses Highway 35 in Alvin. It leads southeast to Galveston and northwest to Sugar Land.
The city of Alvin covers a total area of about 25.14 square miles (65.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 261 | — | |
| 1900 | 996 | 281.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,453 | 45.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,519 | 4.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,511 | −0.5% | |
| 1940 | 3,087 | 104.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,701 | 19.9% | |
| 1960 | 5,643 | 52.5% | |
| 1970 | 10,671 | 89.1% | |
| 1980 | 16,515 | 54.8% | |
| 1990 | 19,220 | 16.4% | |
| 2000 | 21,413 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 24,236 | 13.2% | |
| 2020 | 27,098 | 11.8% | |
| 1930–2000 2010 | |||
People in Alvin (Demographics)
In 2020, Alvin had a population of 27,098 people. There were about 9,710 households, which are groups of people living together in homes.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in Alvin as of 2020:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (NH) | 14,435 | 53.27% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 1,088 | 4.02% |
| Native American or Alaska Native (NH) | 81 | 0.3% |
| Asian (NH) | 343 | 1.27% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 4 | 0.01% |
| Some Other Race (NH) | 76 | 0.28% |
| Mixed/Multi-Racial (NH) | 862 | 3.18% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10,209 | 37.67% |
| Total | 27,098 |
Education in Alvin
Schools for Kids and Teens
Most students in Alvin go to schools in the Alvin Independent School District (AISD).
Here are some of the schools in AISD:
- High Schools:
- Alvin High School
- Manvel High School
- Shadow Creek High School
- Iowa Colony High School
- Junior High Schools:
- Alvin Junior High
- Fairview Junior High
- G.W. Harby Junior High
- Rodeo Palms Junior High
- Manvel Junior High
- Dr.Ronald E. McNair Junior High
- Nolan Ryan Junior High
- Jackie Doucet Caffey Junior High
- Elementary Schools:
- Golda Hood-Bobbie Case Elementary
- Melba L. Passmore Elementary
- Mark Twain Elementary
- Dr. James "Red" Duke Elementary
- Glenn York Elementary
- Alvin Elementary
- Walt Disney Elementary
- Bel Nafegar Elementary
- Bob and Betty Nelson Elementary
- Don Jeter Elementary
- E.C. Mason Elementary
- Laura Ingalls Wilder Elementary
- Mary Burks Marek Elementary
- Meridiana Elementary
- Pomona Elementary
- Savannah Lakes Elementary
- Shirley Dill Brothers Elementary
- Bill Hasse Elementary
Some parts of Alvin are also served by the Angleton Independent School District.
Colleges and Universities
Alvin Community College is located in Alvin. It offers college courses and adult education classes.
Public Libraries
The Alvin Library is part of the Brazoria County Library System. The library had to close for a while in 2010 because of damage from Hurricane Ike and a fire. It reopened in June 2011.
Transportation in Alvin
Greyhound Bus Lines has a station in Alvin at the Yellow Jacket Grocery-Citgo.
Postal Services
The United States Postal Service has an office in Alvin at 455 East House Street.
Community Information
Alvin has a YMCA called Thelma Ley Anderson Family YMCA.
The Alvin Rotary Club hosts a special event every year called Frontier Day. It includes a parade and a fun run.
Notable People from Alvin
- Bill Crider, an author
- Douglas Duncan, a professional bullrider
- Nathan Eovaldi, a professional baseball pitcher for the Texas Rangers and a World Series winner
- Joe Ferguson, a former NFL football player for the Buffalo Bills
- Gary Keithley, a former NFL football player for the Arizona Cardinals
- Austin Miller, a Broadway and TV actor
- Gunner Olszewski, a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers
- Nolan Ryan, a famous baseball pitcher in the Hall of Fame
- Larry Wade Carrell, an actor
- Randy Weber, a member of the United States Congress
- Darryl Wills, a racing driver
Climate
Alvin has a humid subtropical climate. This means it has hot, humid summers and winters that are usually mild to cool.
See also
In Spanish: Alvin (Texas) para niños
