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ZIP 78256 — 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 78256

78256 has a population of 12,014 with a median age of 29.7 yrs (49.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.4%-17% vs US avg
x
Black
6.2%-50% vs US avg
x
Asian
4.9%-17% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
44.7%+139% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.3%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
69.8%+13% vs US avg
x
65+
10.9%-33% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
5.7%-49% vs US avg
x
High school
11.0%-58% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
58.5%+74% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.6%-24% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.6%+56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.3%+226% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78256

Poverty Rate
19.9%+73% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.4%-10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
45.3%+226% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.5%+56% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.3%-63% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
16.5%+184% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,014
Median age29.7
Poverty rate19.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.4%
Hispanic44.7%
Black6.2%
Asian4.9%
Foreign-born45.3%