CallataGuidesAlice, TX business phone guide
Population, businesses by sector and industry, area codes and local numbers for the Alice, TX micropolitan area.
- Population
- 45,6262024 est.
- Establishments
- 891CBP 2023
- Counties
- 2
- Area codes
- 1
About the Alice, TX micropolitan area
The Alice, TX micropolitan area covers 2 counties in Texas and had 45,626 residents in July 2024, down 0.9% since April 2020. The U.S. population grew 2.6% over the same period. Jim Wells County, TX is the most populous, with 38,886 people. By population it ranks 652nd of the 925 metro and micropolitan areas and 722nd by business establishments.
| County | Population (2024) |
|---|---|
| Jim Wells County, TX | 38,886 |
| Brooks County, TX | 6,740 |
Source: Census Vintage 2024 metropolitan and micropolitan area estimates.
Alice, TX's business base
County Business Patterns counted 891 establishments in the area in 2023, employing 14,134 people in mid-March with $515.7 million in annual payroll. That is an average of 15.9 employees per establishment. 48.7% of establishments with employees had fewer than five people. By establishment count, the largest sectors are retail trade (139), health care and social assistance (133), and accommodation and food services (103).
| Sector (NAICS) | Establishments | Employees | Annual payroll |
|---|---|---|---|
| Retail Trade (44) | 139 | 1,943 | $61,644,000 |
| Health Care and Social Assistance (62) | 133 | 5,965 | $141,984,000 |
| Accommodation and Food Services (72) | 103 | 1,514 | $27,889,000 |
| Other Services (except Public Administration) (81) | 75 | 448 | $16,529,000 |
| Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (21) | 67 | 1,491 | $120,285,000 |
| Finance and Insurance (52) | 65 | 343 | $19,932,000 |
| Construction (23) | 61 | 480 | $25,707,000 |
| Wholesale Trade (42) | 49 | 368 | $25,312,000 |
| Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (54) | 45 | 168 | $5,175,000 |
| Transportation and Warehousing (48) | 39 | 309 | $14,445,000 |
| Real Estate and Rental and Leasing (53) | 32 | 157 | $9,390,000 |
| Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services (56) | 27 | 435 (high noise) | $19,604,000 |
| Information (51) | 15 | 87 (high noise) | $3,492,000 |
| Manufacturing (31) | 14 | 223 | $14,066,000 |
| Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71) | 8 | 32 | $683,000 |
| Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting (11) | 6 | 6 (high noise) | $184,000 |
| Utilities (22) | 5 | 36 (high noise) | $3,663,000 |
| Management of Companies and Enterprises (55) | 3 | 97 | $5,161,000 |
| Educational Services (61) | 3 | 28 | $255,000 |
Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023, two-digit NAICS sectors. Manufacturing, retail and transportation span several two-digit codes; CBP reports them under 31, 44 and 48.
Business density and team size in Alice, TX
Alice, TX has 19.5 business establishments per 1,000 residents, 20.6% below the U.S. figure of 24.6. Establishments average 15.9 employees against 16.7 nationally, and payroll per employee is $36,484 (46.6% below the U.S. $68,342). 48.7% of establishments with employees have fewer than five people (U.S.: 55.5%), while 4.8% have 50 or more. Averages are pulled up by large employers; the size table is the better guide to what a typical business here looks like.
| Employment size | Establishments | Share | U.S. share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–4 employees | 433 | 48.7% | 55.5% |
| 5–9 employees | 194 | 21.8% | 17.5% |
| 10–19 employees | 128 | 14.4% | 12.5% |
| 20–49 employees | 92 | 10.3% | 9.1% |
| 50 or more employees | 43 | 4.8% | 5.4% |
Employment-size classes count establishments by mid-March 2023 employment. Establishments with no March employees are excluded from the size classes, so shares are of establishments with employees. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Small-business industries in Alice, TX
Of the 141 industries these guides cover, 44 have a published Census count in Alice, TX. The largest are limited-service restaurants (37), full-service restaurants (30), and physician practices (23). Relative to population, home health care agencies are the most over-represented: 35.1 per 100,000 residents against 12.0 nationally.
| Industry | Establishments | Employees | Employees per establishment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Limited-service restaurants | 37 | 882 | 23.8 |
| Full-service restaurants | 30 | 375 | 12.5 |
| Physician practices | 23 | 241 | 10.5 |
| Child day care services | 23 | 159 | 6.9 |
| Insurance agencies and brokerages | 20 | 100 | 5.0 |
| Home health care agencies | 16 | 4,006 | 250.4 |
| Plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors | 13 | 103 | 7.9 |
| Hotels and motels | 13 | 65 | 5.0 |
| Dental offices | 10 | 70 | 7.0 |
| Law offices | 9 | 26 | 2.9 |
| Site preparation contractors | 9 | 147 | 16.3 |
| Automotive parts and accessories stores | 9 | 65 | 7.2 |
| General automotive repair shops | 7 | — | — |
| Construction, mining and forestry machinery and equipment rental and leasing companies | 7 | 77 | 11.0 |
| Electrical contractors | 6 | 77 | 12.8 |
| Drinking places | 6 | — | — |
| Beer, wine and liquor stores | 6 | — | — |
| Supermarkets and grocery stores | 6 | — | — |
| Veterinary clinics | 5 | 58 | 11.6 |
| Nursing care facilities | 5 | 398 | 79.6 |
| Agencies providing services for the elderly and persons with disabilities | 5 | 284 | 56.8 |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 5 | 100 | 20.0 |
| All other specialty trade contractors | 5 | — | — |
| Tire dealers | 5 | — | — |
| General freight trucking companies (local) | 5 | 24 | 4.8 |
Selected small-business industries (six-digit NAICS) covered by these guides. Source: Census County Business Patterns 2023.
Phone numbers in the Alice, TX area
The area's named cities and towns have 38 NANPA-assigned exchanges across 1 area code; 361 has the most (100%). Callata includes up to 3 local numbers, so a business serving several parts of the area can hold a number in each.
| Area code | Exchanges in named places | Share | Time zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| 361 | 38 | 100% | Central |
Exchanges in rate centers matched to Census places in the area. Source: NANPA.
Local numbers by city
Pages for 4 cities and towns in the area list their area codes, prefixes and carriers.
| Place | Population (2024) | Area codes | Exchanges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice, TX | 17,595 | 361 | 24 |
| Falfurrias, TX | 4,351 | 361 | 6 |
| Premont, TX | 2,401 | 361 | 3 |
| Orange Grove, TX | 1,182 | 361 | 5 |
Phone costs for a typical Alice, TX business
The comparison below uses 16 users, the rounded average establishment size in Alice, TX. At list prices checked September 28, 2026, that is $399.20 a month on Ooma Office Pro and $480.00 on RingCentral RingEX Core. Callata comes to $319.00 a month for 16 users ($99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user), below both.
| Provider (plan) | Pricing basis | Per month | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Callata (Callata Office) | $99 incl. 5 users, $20 per extra user | $319.00 | $3,828.00 |
| Quo (Starter) | $19.00 per user | $304.00 | $3,648.00 |
| Nextiva (Core) | $23.00 per user | $368.00 | $4,416.00 |
| Ooma (Office Pro) | $24.95 per user | $399.20 | $4,790.40 |
| Dialpad (Standard) | $27.00 per user | $432.00 | $5,184.00 |
| RingCentral (RingEX Core) | $30.00 per user | $480.00 | $5,760.00 |
Competitor prices are each vendor's published month-to-month list price per user for its lowest plan that includes business calling and texting, checked September 28, 2026: Quo Starter $19, Nextiva Core $23, Ooma Office Pro $24.95 (Essentials excludes texting; one-time $29.95 activation not included), Dialpad Standard $27, RingCentral RingEX Core $30 ($20 billed annually). Prices exclude taxes and fees and may change; annual contracts lower some competitors' prices.
Callata in Alice, TX
Callata Office costs $99 per month for up to 5 people, and each additional user is $20 a month. That covers up to 3 local numbers, calling from a browser or your cell, transcribed voicemail, recorded calls with AI summaries, after-hours routing and E911 on each number.
Porting a number you already use in Alice, TX is free, and business texting is available once the carrier registration (10DLC) is approved; the registration carries a one-time $49 fee. Which specific numbers are open in a given area code depends on carrier inventory at the time you sign up.
AI agents are optional: an AI receptionist or scheduler can pick up when the team is busy or closed, take a message, send a text or email, or transfer the call. They draw on prepaid AI minutes ($0.25/minute), disclose that they are AI, and outbound AI calls require prior consent and are limited to 8am–9pm.
Frequently asked questions
What area codes serve Alice, TX?
361, by NANPA-assigned exchanges in the area's named places.
How many businesses are in the Alice, TX area?
891 establishments in 2023, according to Census County Business Patterns.
How much does a business phone system cost in Alice, TX?
Callata is $99 a month with 5 users included, then $20 per additional user; for a 16-person team that is $319.00 a month. The same team on Ooma Office Pro lists at $399.20 a month (checked September 28, 2026).