About Alba
Set in the northeastern part of Texas, Alba is a tiny community, home to 508 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Alba is an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 484 residents per square mile.
📰 Alba News Today
- When a Texas School Police Officer Got ‘Riled Up’ Over a Defiant Teen The New York Times · Aug 6
- Alba man pleads to 25 years without parole for sexually abusing child KLTV.com · Jun 23
- Voters reject $20.6 million bond for Alba-Golden ISD cbs19.tv · May 2
- D’Alba blends global flavors with Texas-sourced ingredients in The Woodlands area Community Impact · Apr 23
- Robert A. Ayres Obituary May 12, 2026 Lucas Funeral Homes · May 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alba Unique
- Positioned in northeastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 11 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alba
- Alba City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Alba
- ALBA-GOLDEN EL
- ALBA-GOLDEN H S
- ALTER SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeTown
Population (2024)508
Rank in state#983 of 1,224
Land area1.05 sq mi
Density484/sq mi
Coordinates32.7867, -95.6325