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ZIP 78298 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78298

78298 has a population of 3,465 with a median age of 36.8 yrs (59.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Black
7.6%-39% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.5%-91% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
52.7%+182% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
4.9%-78% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.2%+19% vs US avg
x
65+
21.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.9%-29% vs US avg
x
High school
22.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.0%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
50.2%+49% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
48.2%+43% vs US avg
x
Divorced
18.7%+82% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.3%
x
Diversity Index
31/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78298

Poverty Rate
16.0%+39% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.4%+73% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.4%+68% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.3%+3% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.5%+23% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
11.2%+40% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.0%-23% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.4%-86% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,465
Median age36.8
Poverty rate16.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.4%
Hispanic52.7%
Black7.6%
Asian0.5%
Foreign-born23.4%