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ZIP 79608 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79608

79608 has a population of 4,841 with a median age of 25.7 yrs (47.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.4%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
5.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-76% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
28.5%+52% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.4%+2% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.7%+5% vs US avg
x
65+
12.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
7.6%-32% vs US avg
x
High school
38.6%+47% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.9%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
36.3%-25% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.4%+28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.3%+39% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.1%
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
15.3%+33% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.5%+235% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
70.7%+1119% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79608

Poverty Rate
15.3%+33% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.3%+55% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.5%+235% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.9%+47% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.7%+96% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.4%+23% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
70.7%+1119% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,841
Median age25.7
Poverty rate15.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.4%
Hispanic28.5%
Black5.8%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born46.5%