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ZIP 79381 — 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 79381

79381 has a population of 1,457 with a median age of 32.7 yrs (51.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
61.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
47.6%+154% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
34.6%+57% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.9%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
12.6%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
11.7%+6% vs US avg
x
High school
28.6%+9% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.7%-8% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.3%+23% vs US avg
x
Never married
30.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
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
18.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79381

Poverty Rate
18.9%+65% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+36% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.4%+90% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.3%-1% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.0%+63% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.5%+32% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,457
Median age32.7
Poverty rate18.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White61.3%
Hispanic47.6%
Black0.3%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born29.4%