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ZIP 79355 — 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 79355

79355 has a population of 1,642 with a median age of 25.6 yrs (41.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
41.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
4.0%-32% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
52.9%+183% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
37.5%+70% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.0%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
11.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.8%+51% vs US avg
x
High school
29.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.0%+35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.3%-57% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
72.3%+50% vs US avg
x
Never married
15.0%-56% vs US avg
x
Divorced
6.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.9%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
22.2%+93% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
59.4%+327% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
76.6%+1220% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanEuropean

Health & Community Indicators in 79355

Poverty Rate
22.2%+93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.6%-56% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
59.4%+327% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
31.9%+299% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
7.5%-35% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
76.6%+1220% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,642
Median age25.6
Poverty rate22.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White41.3%
Hispanic52.9%
Black0.0%
Asian4.0%
Foreign-born59.4%