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ZIP 78238 — 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 78238

78238 has a population of 26,250 with a median age of 33.9 yrs (49.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.6%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
7.9%-36% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
67.9%+263% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.3%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
14.2%-13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
13.4%+21% vs US avg
x
High school
30.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.8%+24% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.5%-39% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.0%+26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.0%
x
Diversity Index
38/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+187% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
95.6%+1548% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 78238

Poverty Rate
11.6%+1% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.9%+32% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
39.8%+187% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.7%+32% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.7%+134% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
95.6%+1548% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population26,250
Median age33.9
Poverty rate11.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.6%
Hispanic67.9%
Black7.9%
Asian4.8%
Foreign-born39.8%