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ZIP 79221 — People & Community

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

Middle Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79221

79221 has a population of 2,114 with a median age of 48.5 yrs (48.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
81.9%+33% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
58.3%+212% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.5%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.8%+27% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.4%+129% vs US avg
x
High school
36.1%+38% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.0%-20% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
15.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.9%+18% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.8%-29% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.1%
x
Diversity Index
-1/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.5%+494% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 79221

Poverty Rate
16.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.1%+2% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.9%+101% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Disability
20.3%+52% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.4%+192% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.0%-6% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
34.5%+494% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,114
Median age48.5
Poverty rate16.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White81.9%
Hispanic58.3%
Black1.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born27.9%