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ZIP 77542 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77542

77542 has a population of 6,021 with a median age of 32.6 yrs (42.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
37.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Black
26.4%+113% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
53.5%+186% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.5%+48% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.6%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
10.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.3%+118% vs US avg
x
High school
34.1%+30% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.4%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
6.3%-81% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.1%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.9%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.8%
x
Diversity Index
50/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.8%+267% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.1%+746% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 77542

Poverty Rate
12.7%+10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
31.2%+124% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
29.8%+267% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
30.3%+279% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.5%+92% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
49.1%+746% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,021
Median age32.6
Poverty rate12.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White37.6%
Hispanic53.5%
Black26.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born31.2%