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ZIP 77017 — 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 77017

77017 has a population of 30,797 with a median age of 32.2 yrs (52.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
32.6%-47% vs US avg
x
Black
6.3%-49% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.5%-24% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
81.3%+334% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.2%+24% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
10.8%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
40.9%+268% vs US avg
x
High school
27.9%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.7%-28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.5%-69% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.4%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.7%+20% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.5%-7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
23/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.4%+94% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.7%+128% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.3%+1302% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 77017

Poverty Rate
22.4%+94% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.7%+128% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.8%+83% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
38.7%+384% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.0%+105% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
81.3%+1302% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population30,797
Median age32.2
Poverty rate22.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White32.6%
Hispanic81.3%
Black6.3%
Asian4.5%
Foreign-born31.7%