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ZIP 77016 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77016

77016 has a population of 29,480 with a median age of 37.4 yrs (47.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
8.4%-86% vs US avg
x
Black
57.2%+362% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.6%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
41.7%+123% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.1%+23% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.1%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
15.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.9%+124% vs US avg
x
High school
37.1%+41% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.3%-6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.8%-68% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.8%+33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
49/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
21.7%+88% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+123% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+455% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanAfricanEthiopian

Health & Community Indicators in 77016

Poverty Rate
21.7%+88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.9%-2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
30.9%+123% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.1%+74% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.1%+226% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.5%+101% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
32.2%+455% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population29,480
Median age37.4
Poverty rate21.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White8.4%
Hispanic41.7%
Black57.2%
Asian0.6%
Foreign-born30.9%