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ZIP 78217 — 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 78217

78217 has a population of 33,959 with a median age of 37.1 yrs (46.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
10.2%-18% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.6%-74% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
51.6%+176% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.7%-6% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.2%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
17.1%+5% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.0%-19% vs US avg
x
High school
25.4%-3% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.3%+22% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
41.6%-14% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Divorced
16.7%+62% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.2%+87% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.1%+747% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78217

Poverty Rate
13.9%+21% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.2%+87% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.2%+146% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.7%+57% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.6%+24% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.5%+119% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
49.1%+747% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population33,959
Median age37.1
Poverty rate13.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.0%
Hispanic51.6%
Black10.2%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born34.2%