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ZIP 77853 — 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 77853

77853 has a population of 1,052 with a median age of 58.1 yrs (50.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.6%-5% vs US avg
x
Black
22.5%+82% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
28.4%+52% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
10.9%-50% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.8%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
28.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.6%+131% vs US avg
x
High school
35.9%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.7%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.6%+7% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.7%+33% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.3%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanCzechIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 77853

Poverty Rate
7.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.8%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
16.9%+22% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.7%-79% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.2%+58% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.1%+76% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.3%-12% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,052
Median age58.1
Poverty rate7.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.6%
Hispanic28.4%
Black22.5%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born16.9%