About Alpine
Alpine, TX is a close-knit town located in western Texas with an estimated population of 6,039.
Alpine holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.83 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,250 residents per square mile.
📰 Alpine News Today
- Alpine museum receives educational grant to expand rural access newswest9.com · Aug 18
- City of Alpine issues boil water notice after water leak CBS7 · Aug 10
- Alpine faces severe water shortage after critical well failure KERA News · May 6
- Richard Ronald Hagan Obituary (2026) - Alpine, TX - Moore Funeral and Cremation Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Reported ‘masked gunman’ in Alpine turns out to be U.S. Marshal serving warrant Yourbasin · Aug 12
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Alpine Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Alpine — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,039.
- Well connected: 2+ neighboring communities within 22 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Alpine
- Lucia — italian
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- Alicia's Mexican
- Alpine Oriental Express
- Bread & Breakfast (café)
- Cedar Coffee Supply (café)
- La Casita
- La Trattoria (café)
- Magoo’s Place
- Panda Buffet — chinese
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Museum of the Big Bend · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Alpine
- American Legion Park reviews ★
- Baines Park reviews ★
- Killingsworth Arena reviews ★
- Kokernot Municipal Park reviews ★
- Medina Park reviews ★
- Old Town Square Park reviews ★
- Pueblo Nuevo Park reviews ★
- Railroad Park reviews ★
- Shipman Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Alpine
- ALPINE EL
- ALPINE H S
- ALPINE MIDDLE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Big Bend Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Mayor🏛️ Catherine Eaves
Population (2024)6,039
Rank in state#342 of 1,224
Land area4.83 sq mi
Density1,250/sq mi
Coordinates30.3639, -103.6645