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Poth town, TX

ZIP 78147 — 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 78147

78147 has a population of 1,646 with a median age of 30.7 yrs (52.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
68.0%+10% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
58.6%+214% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.2%+42% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.8%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
14.0%-14% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.5%+4% vs US avg
x
High school
31.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.9%+38% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
64.1%+33% vs US avg
x
Never married
22.7%-33% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
19/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
3.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.3%+1284% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
PolishGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78147

Poverty Rate
3.5%-70% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
4.2%-70% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.2%+26% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.6%-43% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
3.5%-57% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
80.3%+1284% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,646
Median age30.7
Poverty rate3.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White68.0%
Hispanic58.6%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born4.2%