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Cross Mountain CDP, TX

ZIP 78255 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78255

78255 has a population of 18,107 with a median age of 40.6 yrs (50.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.4%+1% vs US avg
x
Black
3.4%-73% vs US avg
x
Asian
10.7%+81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
36.8%+97% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.7%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
13.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.5%-59% vs US avg
x
High school
8.5%-67% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.1%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
60.8%+80% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
63.0%+31% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.2%-40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.4%
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
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.0%-7% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.3%+663% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78255

Poverty Rate
4.5%-61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.7%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.0%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.2%-61% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.9%+12% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.8%-84% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.3%+663% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population18,107
Median age40.6
Poverty rate4.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.4%
Hispanic36.8%
Black3.4%
Asian10.7%
Foreign-born13.0%