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Hamlin city, TX

ZIP 79520 — 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 79520

79520 has a population of 2,576 with a median age of 35.6 yrs (54.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
74.6%+21% vs US avg
x
Black
2.4%-81% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-97% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
32.0%+71% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.4%+25% vs US avg
x
18–64
54.5%-12% vs US avg
x
65+
18.1%+11% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.2%-8% vs US avg
x
High school
37.4%+43% vs US avg
x
Some college
35.6%+23% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.8%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
67.2%+40% vs US avg
x
Never married
16.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
x
Diversity Index
34/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79520

Poverty Rate
13.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
50.0%+260% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
4.3%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
15.3%+14% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.9%+62% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.6%-9% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
60.7%+947% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,576
Median age35.6
Poverty rate13.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White74.6%
Hispanic32.0%
Black2.4%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born50.0%