Alamo Heights, Texas

{{short description|City in Bexar County, Texas, United States}} {{Use American English|date=June 2025}} {{Use mdy dates|date=July 2023}} {{Infobox settlement | official_name = Alamo Heights, Texas | settlement_type = City | nickname = | motto =  | image_skyline = Ahbroadway.jpg | imagesize = 280px | image_caption = Broadway Street | image_flag = | image_seal =  | mapframe = yes

| subdivision_type = Country | subdivision_name = {{Flagicon|USA}}United States | subdivision_type1 = State | subdivision_name1 = {{Flagicon|Texas}}Texas | subdivision_type2 = County | subdivision_name2 = Bexar

| government_footnotes = | government_type = Council-Manager | leader_title = City Council | leader_name = Mayor Bobby Rosenthal Lawson Jessee Blake Bonner Karl Baker Lynda Billa Burke John Savage | leader_title1 = City Manager | leader_name1 = | established_title = | established_date = | website = {{URL|www.alamoheightstx.gov}}

| unit_pref = Imperial | area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2019">{{cite web|title=2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2019_Gazetteer/2019_gaz_place_48.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 7, 2020}}</ref> | area_magnitude = | area_total_km2 = 4.77 | area_land_km2 = 4.77 | area_water_km2 = 0.00 | area_total_sq_mi = 1.84 | area_land_sq_mi = 1.84 | area_water_sq_mi = 0.00

| population_as_of = 2020 | population_footnotes = <ref name=CensusQF>{{cite web|title=State and County Quick Facts|url=http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4801600.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=January 6, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150106213834/http://quickfacts.census.gov/qfd/states/48/4801600.html|archive-date=2015-01-06|url-status=dead}}</ref> | population_total = 7357 | population_density_km2 = 1806.42 | population_density_sq_mi = 4678.98

| timezone = Central (CST) | utc_offset = -6 | timezone_DST = CDT | utc_offset_DST = -5 | elevation_footnotes = <ref name=gnis/> | elevation_ft = 801 | coordinates = {{coord|29|28|58|N|98|28|2|W|region:US-TX_type:city(7319)|display=inline,title}}

| postal_code_type = ZIP code | postal_code = 78209 | area_codes = 210, 726 | blank_name = FIPS code | blank_info = 48-01600<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> | blank1_name = GNIS feature ID | blank1_info = 1329300<ref name=gnis>{{GNIS|1329300}}</ref> | footnotes = }}

'''Alamo Heights''' is a city in Bexar County, Texas, United States, that is surrounded by the city of San Antonio. At the time of the 2020 census, the population of Alamo Heights was 7,357.<ref name="Census 2010">{{cite web| url=http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4801600| archive-url=https://archive.today/20200212200620/http://factfinder.census.gov/bkmk/table/1.0/en/DEC/10_DP/G001/1600000US4801600| url-status=dead| archive-date=February 12, 2020| title=Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Demographic Profile Data (G001): Alamo Heights city, Texas| publisher=U.S. Census Bureau, American Factfinder| access-date=April 11, 2014}}</ref> It is part of the Greater San Antonio metropolitan area. A portion of the University of the Incarnate Word is in Alamo Heights.

Alamo Heights is about {{convert|5|mi|0}} north of downtown San Antonio, the urban core of the seventh-largest city in America, and is almost completely surrounded by the city of San Antonio.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.distancebetweencities.net/alamo-heights_tx_and_san-antonio_tx/|title = Distance between Alamo Heights, TX and San Antonio, TX 7 Miles - 11 Km}}</ref>

==History== The City of Alamo Heights was incorporated in 1922. Eventual growth to the north would happen later with the annexation of Bluebonnet Hills and Sylvan Hills in 1928 and 1944, respectively.{{citation needed|date=April 2016}}

==Geography== thumb|left|St. Peter Prince of the Apostles

Alamo Heights is located at {{Coord|29|28|58|N|98|28|2|W|region:US-TX_type:city(7319)}} (29.482881, –98.467271).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref> It is bordered by the following neighborhoods: Lincoln Heights to the north, Olmos Park to the west, Brackenridge Park and Fort Sam Houston to the south, and Terrell Hills to the east. All of them are districts within San Antonio except for Terrell Hills and Olmos Park, both independent municipalities similarly to Alamo Heights. Alamo Heights is approximately {{convert|3|mi|0}} south of the San Antonio International Airport and {{convert|5|mi|0}} north of downtown San Antonio, both of which are accessible via Broadway and U.S. 281 North.

According to the United States Census Bureau, Alamo Heights has a total area of {{convert|4.8|sqkm|order=flip}}, all land.<ref name="Census 2010"/>

==Demographics== {{stack|{{US Census population |1930= 3874 |1940= 5700 |1950= 8000 |1960= 7552 |1970= 6933 |1980= 6252 |1990= 6502 |2000= 7319 |2010= 7031 |footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref> |2020=7357 | align = right | align-fn = center }}}}

===2020 census===

As of the 2020 census, there were 7,357 people, 3,196 households, and 2,158 families residing in the city.<ref name="Census2020DP">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic Profile (DP1)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dp?get=NAME%2CDP1_0021P%2CDP1_0024P%2CDP1_0025C%2CDP1_0049C%2CDP1_0045C%2CDP1_0069C%2CDP1_0073C%2CDP1_0125P%2CDP1_0126P%2CDP1_0129P%2CDP1_0133P%2CDP1_0137P%2CDP1_0138P%2CDP1_0139P%2CDP1_0141P%2CDP1_0142P%2CDP1_0143P%2CDP1_0145P%2CDP1_0146P%2CDP1_0147C%2CDP1_0148C%2CDP1_0149C%2CDP1_0156C%2CDP1_0157C%2CDP1_0158C%2CDP1_0159P%2CDP1_0160P&for=place%3A01600&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=January 17, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

The median age was 45.0 years. 21.6% of residents were under the age of 18 and 23.1% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 85.1 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 81.6 males age 18 and over.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

Of those households, 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 50.6% were married-couple households, 14.9% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 30.6% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 18.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

There were 3,579 housing units, of which 10.7% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 67.4% were owner-occupied and 32.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 2.2% and the rental vacancy rate was 12.4%.<ref name="Census2020DP"/>

100.0% of residents lived in urban areas, while 0% lived in rural areas.<ref name="Census2020DHC">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics (DHC)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/dhc?get=NAME%2CP2_002N%2CP2_003N&for=place%3A01600&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2023|access-date=January 17, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref>

{| class="wikitable" |+ Racial composition as of the 2020 census<ref name="Census2020PL">{{cite web|title=2020 Decennial Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171)|url=https://api.census.gov/data/2020/dec/pl?get=NAME%2CP1_001N%2CP1_003N%2CP1_004N%2CP1_005N%2CP1_006N%2CP1_007N%2CP1_008N%2CP1_009N%2CP2_001N%2CP2_002N%2CH1_001N%2CH1_002N&for=place%3A01600&in=state%3A48|website=United States Census Bureau|year=2021|access-date=January 17, 2026|df=mdy}}</ref> ! Race !! Percent |- | White || 79.0% |- | Black or African American || 1.0% |- | American Indian and Alaska Native || 0.2% |- | Asian || 2.3% |- | Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander || <0.1% |- | Some other race || 3.7% |- | Two or more races || 13.8% |- | ''Hispanic or Latino (of any race)'' || 19.6% |}

===2000 census===

As of the 2000 U.S. census, there were 7,319 people, 3,197 households, and 1,819 families residing in this city. The population density was {{convert|3,964.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 3,460 housing units at an average density of {{convert|1,874.4|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units |units|}}. The racial makeup of this town was 93.80% White, 0.56% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.85% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 2.81% from other races, and 1.64% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.55% of the population.

There were 3,197 households, out of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.5% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 43.1% were non-families. 38.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.16 and the average family size was 2.91.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 22.3% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 29.2% from 25 to 44, 25.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 82.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.0 males.

The median income per household in Alamo Heights was $77,257 in 2008 (compared to $64,688 in 2000), while the median per family income was $86,897. Males had a median income of $60,527 versus $37,089 for females. The per capita income for the city was estimated to be $56,335 in 2008. About 1.6% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 6.4% of those age 65 or over.

Estimated median house or condo value in 2008 was $341,600 (compared to $202,200 in 2000).

Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $440,427. Detached houses: $437,838. Townhouses or other attached units: $373,366. In 2-unit ("duplex") structures: $200,395. In 3-to-4-unit ("triplex" to "fourplex") structures: $294,787. In 5-or-more-unit structures: $491,936. ==Federal government offices== The United States Postal Service operates the Alamo Heights Post Office.<ref>"[https://archive.today/20120715063026/http://usps.whitepages.com/service/post_office/60665?p=1&s=TX&service_name=post_office&z=Alamo+Heights Post Office Location - ALAMO HEIGHTS]." ''United States Postal Service''. Retrieved on April 16, 2009.</ref>

==Education== thumb|A view from Brackenridge Park

===Primary and secondary schools=== Alamo Heights is served by the Alamo Heights Independent School District, which has its headquarters in the city limits.<ref name="AHMap">[http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/pdf/zoning_map_05.pdf Zoning Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090824071920/http://www.alamoheightstx.gov/pdf/zoning_map_05.pdf |date=2009-08-24 }}." City of Alamo Heights. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://www.ahisd.net/contact.htm AHISD Contact Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100512200121/http://www.ahisd.net/contact.htm |date=2010-05-12 }}." Alamo Heights Independent School District. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US4801600&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Alamo Heights city, Texas] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606134240/http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=16000US4801600&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on |date=2011-06-06 }}." U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved on May 22, 2010.</ref>

Howard Early Childhood Center in San Antonio serves early childhood residents.<ref>"[http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/howard/Default.html Welcome] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100410132542/http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/howard/Default.html |date=2010-04-10 }}." Howard Early Childhood Center. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref> Most residents are zoned to Cambridge Elementary School in Alamo Heights,<ref name="AHMap"/><ref name="ZoneMap">"[http://www.ahisd.net/Images/zonemap.jpg Zoning Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612001926/http://www.ahisd.net/Images/zonemap.jpg |date=2010-06-12 }}." Alamo Heights Independent School District. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref><ref>"[http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/cambridge/cambridge.html Welcome to Cambridge Elementary School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100402062430/http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/cambridge/cambridge.html |date=2010-04-02 }}." Alamo Heights Independent School District. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref> while some are zoned to Woodridge Elementary School in San Antonio.<ref name="ZoneMap"/><ref>"[http://www.ahisd.net/General/rezone/districtmap.pdf District Map PDF] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100612001910/http://www.ahisd.net/General/rezone/districtmap.pdf |date=2010-06-12 }}." Alamo Heights Independent School District. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref> All residents are zoned to Alamo Heights Junior School in San Antonio and Alamo Heights High School which is situated in Alamo Heights at 6900 Broadway.<ref name="AHMap"/><ref name="ZoneMap"/><ref>"[http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/ahjs/index.htm Welcome to the Alamo Heights Junior High School] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100325192807/http://www.ahisd.net/campuses/ahjs/index.htm |date=2010-03-25 }}." Alamo Heights Independent School District. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref>

Private schools within the town limits are St. Peter Prince of the Apostles Catholic School (K–8) and St. Luke's Episcopal School (Pre-K–8). Nearby private schools outside the town limits include The San Antonio Academy in Monte Vista (Pre-K–8), Keystone School in Monte Vista (Pre-K–12), St. Mary's Hall (San Antonio, Texas) (K–12), Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio (9–12), St. Anthony Catholic School in Monte Vista (Pre-K3–8), St. Anthony Catholic High School (9–12) in Monte Vista, and St. Pius X in San Antonio (K–8).

===Colleges and universities=== The University of the Incarnate Word is partially within Alamo Heights.<ref name="AHMap"/><ref>"[http://www.uiw.edu/map/documents/uiwmap61109.pdf Campus Map] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527114727/http://www.uiw.edu/map/documents/uiwmap61109.pdf |date=2010-05-27 }}." University of the Incarnate Word. Retrieved on March 24, 2010.</ref> Trinity University is {{convert|1|mi}} southwest of the city limits in the San Antonio district of Monte Vista.

===Public libraries=== thumb|Quarry Market Shopping Center

There are no public libraries in Alamo Heights. The Landa Memorial Library of the San Antonio Public Library, located in the Monte Vista Historic District in San Antonio, is the most proximal.<ref>"[http://www.mysapl.org/App_Docs/lan/ataglance.pdf Landa Library]." San Antonio Public Library. Retrieved on March 25, 2010.</ref>

==Attractions== The Alamo Quarry Market shopping center, Quarry Village, Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, H-E-B's Central Market, North Star Mall, McNay Art Museum, and the headquarters for Clear Channel Communications can be found outside Alamo Heights.

==See also== {{portal|Texas}} * List of cities in Texas

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== {{commons category}} * {{official website|http://www.alamoheightstx.gov}} * [https://tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/hfa02 Alamo Heights in the ''Handbook of Texas Online''] at the University of Texas, Austin

Category:Cities in Texas Category:Cities in Bexar County, Texas Category:Greater San Antonio Category:Alamo Heights High School alumni