Alamo Heights, Texas
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Alamo Heights is an incorporated town that is completely surrounded by the City of San Antonio, Texas
, in Bexar County
. At the time of the 2000 U.S. Census, this town's population was just 7,319, and 7,477 by 2009. However, its location as an enclave in San Antonio causes it to be a part of the much larger Metropolitan San Antonio. A portion of the University of the Incarnate Word
is in Alamo Heights.
The Alamo Quarry Market
shopping center, Quarry Village, Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, H-E-B's Central Market
, North Star Mall
, Witte Museum
, San Antonio Zoo
, San Antonio Japanese Tea Gardens
, McNay Art Museum, and San Antonio Botanical Gardens can be found in or around Alamo Heights.
According to the United States Census Bureau
, this town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), all of it land.
was 3,964.9 people per square mile (1,527.5/km²). There were 3,460 housing units at an average density of 1,874.4 per square mile (722.1/km²). 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.
Alamo Heights' residents are usually middle class to very wealthy. The town (along with Terrell Hills and Olmos Park) represents the "old money" social spectrum of San Antonio, in contrast to the outer northern suburbs which generally consists of middle class and "new money" residents. 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.
operates the Alamo Heights Post Office.
, which has its headquarters in the city limits.
Howard Early Childhood Center in San Antonio serves early childhood residents. Most residents are zoned to Cambridge Elementary School in Alamo Heights, while some are zoned to Woodridge Elementary School in San Antonio. All residents are zoned to Alamo Heights Junior High School which is located nearby in San Antonio and Alamo Heights High School
which is situated in Alamo Heights at 6900 Broadway.
is partially within the City of Alamo Heights.
, located in the Monte Vista Historic District in San Antonio, serves Alamo Heights.
San Antonio, Texas
San Antonio is the seventh-largest city in the United States of America and the second-largest city within the state of Texas, with a population of 1.33 million. Located in the American Southwest and the south–central part of Texas, the city serves as the seat of Bexar County. In 2011,...
, in Bexar County
Bexar County, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 1,392,931 people, 488,942 households, and 345,681 families residing in the county. The population density was 1,117 people per square mile . There were 521,359 housing units at an average density of 418 per square mile...
. At the time of the 2000 U.S. Census, this town's population was just 7,319, and 7,477 by 2009. However, its location as an enclave in San Antonio causes it to be a part of the much larger Metropolitan San Antonio. A portion of the University of the Incarnate Word
University of the Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located within the cities of San Antonio and Alamo Heights in Texas, United States....
is in Alamo Heights.
The Alamo Quarry Market
Alamo Quarry Market
The Alamo Quarry Market is a lifestyle center located in the Lincoln Heights area of north central San Antonio. It once functioned as a cement factory until it was abandoned...
shopping center, Quarry Village, Lincoln Heights Shopping Center, H-E-B's Central Market
Central Market (Texas)
Central Market is a gourmet grocery store chain owned by San Antonio, Texas-based H-E-B Grocery Company. It specializes in high-quality, hard-to-find gourmet foods. Most locations also have a full-service kitchen, offer cooking and wine classes in their culinary school, and offer catering...
, North Star Mall
North Star Mall
North Star Mall is a premier shopping mall in San Antonio, Texas with anchor tenants Dillard's, J.C. Penney, Macy's, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Forever 21, as well as over 200 specialty stores, some exclusive to the San Antonio market, including Arden B, Armani Exchange, The Cheesecake Factory,...
, Witte Museum
Witte Museum
The Witte Museum, established in 1926 under the charter of the San Antonio Museum Association, is located adjacent to Brackenridge Park in San Antonio, Texas, on the banks of the source of the San Antonio River. It is dedicated to the history, science, and culture of the region. Nearby is the San...
, San Antonio Zoo
San Antonio Zoo
-External links:...
, San Antonio Japanese Tea Gardens
San Antonio Japanese Tea Gardens
-Location:Northwestern edge of Brackenridge Park, near the San Antonio Zoo:- References :*Walls, Thomas K. The Japanese Texans. University of Texas. Institute of Texan Cultures. San Antonio, 2002. ISBN 0-86701-021-5.*City of San Antonio Department of Parks...
, McNay Art Museum, and San Antonio Botanical Gardens can be found in or around Alamo Heights.
Geography
Alamo Heights is located at 29°28′58"N 98°28′2"W (29.482881, -98.467271).According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, this town has a total area of 1.9 square miles (4.8 km²), all of it land.
Demographics
As of the 2000 U.S. Census, there were 7,319 people, 3,197 households, and 1,819 families residing in this town. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 3,964.9 people per square mile (1,527.5/km²). There were 3,460 housing units at an average density of 1,874.4 per square mile (722.1/km²). 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
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, 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
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
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.
Alamo Heights' residents are usually middle class to very wealthy. The town (along with Terrell Hills and Olmos Park) represents the "old money" social spectrum of San Antonio, in contrast to the outer northern suburbs which generally consists of middle class and "new money" residents. 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
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
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
United States Postal ServiceUnited States Postal Service
The United States Postal Service is an independent agency of the United States government responsible for providing postal service in the United States...
operates the Alamo Heights Post Office.
Primary and secondary schools
Alamo Heights is served by the Alamo Heights Independent School DistrictAlamo Heights Independent School District
Alamo Heights Independent School District is a school district based in Alamo Heights, Texas . Alamo Heights ISD also serves Olmos Park, most of Terrell Hills, and a small portion of San Antonio....
, which has its headquarters in the city limits.
Howard Early Childhood Center in San Antonio serves early childhood residents. Most residents are zoned to Cambridge Elementary School in Alamo Heights, while some are zoned to Woodridge Elementary School in San Antonio. All residents are zoned to Alamo Heights Junior High School which is located nearby in San Antonio and Alamo Heights High School
Alamo Heights High School
Alamo Heights High School is a secondary school located in the city of Alamo Heights, Texas and is the only high school in the Alamo Heights Independent School District....
which is situated in Alamo Heights at 6900 Broadway.
Colleges and universities
University of the Incarnate WordUniversity of the Incarnate Word
The University of the Incarnate Word is a private Catholic university located within the cities of San Antonio and Alamo Heights in Texas, United States....
is partially within the City of Alamo Heights.
Public libraries
The Landa Memorial Library of the San Antonio Public LibrarySan Antonio Public Library
The San Antonio Public Library is a collection of a Central Library and 24 branch libraries that serve the City of San Antonio, Texas, USA. The library serves other cities in the area, including Alamo Heights, Hill Country Village, and Olmos Park.The Central Library is a , six-story structure that...
, located in the Monte Vista Historic District in San Antonio, serves Alamo Heights.
External links
- City of Alamo Heights official website
- Alamo Heights Independent School District (AHISD) official website
- AHNA-Alamo Heights Neighborhood Association
- Alamo Heights News, Info, Events and History
- Alamo Heights in the Handbook of Texas Online at the University of TexasUniversity of Texas at AustinThe University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...