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Merkel town, TX

ZIP 79536 — 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 79536

79536 has a population of 6,080 with a median age of 31.8 yrs (46.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.0%+43% vs US avg
x
Black
1.2%-90% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
13.7%-27% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
28.7%+30% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.7%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
14.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
6.8%-39% vs US avg
x
High school
49.0%+87% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.2%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
55.6%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.4%-16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.2%-11% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
Diversity Index
21/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.4%+32% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.8%+131% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
40.1%+591% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 79536

Poverty Rate
15.5%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-5% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.4%+32% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
18.8%+131% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.0%+19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
18.9%+136% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
10.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
40.1%+591% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,080
Median age31.8
Poverty rate15.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.0%
Hispanic13.7%
Black1.2%
Asian0.1%
Foreign-born18.4%