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Highlands CDP, TX

ZIP 77562 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77562

77562 has a population of 9,805 with a median age of 38.4 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.3%+11% vs US avg
x
Black
7.3%-41% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
37.6%+101% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.8%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
17.7%+9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.8%+69% vs US avg
x
High school
33.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.3%+26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.5%-66% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.3%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
39/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
10.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.5%+1511% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishIrishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 77562

Poverty Rate
10.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.5%+76% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.8%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.7%+47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.3%+192% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.8%+18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.6%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.5%+1511% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,805
Median age38.4
Poverty rate10.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.3%
Hispanic37.6%
Black7.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born24.8%