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ZIP 78523 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78523

78523 has a population of 2,112 with a median age of 27.2 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
44.1%-28% vs US avg
x
Black
0.6%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
84.2%+350% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.0%+41% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.2%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
17.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
26.8%+141% vs US avg
x
High school
24.0%-9% vs US avg
x
Some college
29.3%+1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
35.8%-26% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.4%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.0%+51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.7%+325% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 78523

Poverty Rate
24.8%+116% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.4%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
21.0%+51% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.4%-15% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
27.5%+244% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
33.8%+189% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.7%+325% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,112
Median age27.2
Poverty rate24.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White44.1%
Hispanic84.2%
Black0.6%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born21.0%