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ZIP 78747 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78747

78747 has a population of 21,757 with a median age of 34.9 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
51.9%-16% vs US avg
x
Black
7.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.5%-40% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
51.3%+174% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
65.3%+6% vs US avg
x
65+
11.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.9%-2% vs US avg
x
High school
22.3%-15% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.6%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.2%+13% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.9%-0% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
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
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.2%+301% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78747

Poverty Rate
12.4%+8% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.2%-14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
17.9%+124% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-93% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
23.2%+301% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population21,757
Median age34.9
Poverty rate12.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White51.9%
Hispanic51.3%
Black7.5%
Asian3.5%
Foreign-born15.6%