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ZIP 78522 — People & Community

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

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Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78522

78522 has a population of 2,518 with a median age of 32.7 yrs (41.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity

White

36.2%-41% vs US avg

Black

1.9%-85% vs US avg

Asian

0.9%-85% vs US avg

Hispanic

92.3%+394% vs US avg

Age Groups

0–17

21.8%-1% vs US avg

18–64

51.3%-17% vs US avg

65+

26.9%+65% vs US avg

Education

Less than HS

42.1%+280% vs US avg

High school

23.9%-9% vs US avg

Some college

9.9%-66% vs US avg

Bachelor's+

24.0%-29% vs US avg

Marital Status

Married

46.3%-4% vs US avg

Never married

21.7%-36% vs US avg

Divorced

17.4%+69% vs US avg

Widowed / Separated

14.6%

Diversity Index

2/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate

44.7%+289% vs US avg

Foreign Born

24.8%+78% vs US avg

Veterans

3.6%-41% vs US avg

Disability

21.7%+62% vs US avg

Single Parent

13.9%+72% vs US avg

Recent Births

64.6%+1014% vs US avg

Top ancestry

DutchGermanWelsh

Health & Community Indicators in 78522

Poverty Rate

44.7%+289% vs US avg

Veterans

3.6%-41% vs US avg

Foreign Born

24.8%+78% vs US avg

Single Parent

13.9%+72% vs US avg

Disability

21.7%+62% vs US avg

Uninsured

24.0%+200% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

61.6%+427% vs US avg

Private School

0.0%