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ZIP 77040 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77040

77040 has a population of 50,446 with a median age of 34.3 yrs (49.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.5%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
15.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Asian
8.5%+44% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
52.7%+182% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.7%+21% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
10.7%-34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
21.2%+91% vs US avg
x
High school
23.4%-11% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.8%-4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
27.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.7%-3% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.4%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.1%-2% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.7%
x
Diversity Index
54/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.8%+157% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.4%+734% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 77040

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.8%+157% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.4%+66% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.3%-23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.9%+161% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.3%-4% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
48.4%+734% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.1%-100% vs US avg
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population50,446
Median age34.3
Poverty rate19.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.5%
Hispanic52.7%
Black15.6%
Asian8.5%
Foreign-born35.8%