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ZIP 77021 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77021

77021 has a population of 24,884 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (44.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
63.0%+408% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
22.1%+18% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
16.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.3%+20% vs US avg
x
High school
28.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.9%+1% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
33.8%-30% vs US avg
x
Never married
45.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
28.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+121% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+946% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 77021

Poverty Rate
28.7%+150% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.2%+3% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
28.2%+103% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+121% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.9%+26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.6%+158% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
21.1%+81% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+946% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population24,884
Median age36.8
Poverty rate28.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.0%
Hispanic22.1%
Black63.0%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born28.2%