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Dilley city, TX

ZIP 78017 — 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 78017

78017 has a population of 6,160 with a median age of 29.3 yrs (62.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
52.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Black
6.7%-46% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
74.3%+297% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.8%+40% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.4%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
9.8%-40% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.5%+139% vs US avg
x
High school
40.3%+54% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.1%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.1%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.2%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.4%
x
Diversity Index
17/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
87.0%+526% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-24% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.7%+107% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
62.2%+973% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 78017

Poverty Rate
20.6%+79% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.5%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
87.0%+526% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.3%-84% vs US avg
x
Disability
27.7%+107% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.6%+120% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.1%+89% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
62.2%+973% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,160
Median age29.3
Poverty rate20.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White52.7%
Hispanic74.3%
Black6.7%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born87.0%