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Schulenburg city, TX

ZIP 78956 — 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 78956

78956 has a population of 5,494 with a median age of 42.8 yrs (51.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.3%+19% vs US avg
x
Black
10.3%-17% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
22.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.3%+20% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
22.6%+39% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.7%+15% vs US avg
x
High school
37.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.5%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
19.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.1%+12% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.3%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.7%
x
Diversity Index
40/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
11.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanCzechIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78956

Poverty Rate
11.0%-4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.2%+168% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.6%+18% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.0%+12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.2%+28% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population5,494
Median age42.8
Poverty rate11.0%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.3%
Hispanic22.8%
Black10.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born37.2%