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Midland city, TX

ZIP 79706 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79706

79706 has a population of 32,605 with a median age of 35.2 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
62.9%+2% vs US avg
x
Black
3.6%-71% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-69% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
47.8%+156% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
31.5%+43% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.1%-4% vs US avg
x
65+
9.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
12.9%+16% vs US avg
x
High school
24.3%-7% vs US avg
x
Some college
39.7%+37% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
61.8%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.2%-28% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
37/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
6.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.8%+93% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+788% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79706

Poverty Rate
6.7%-42% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
26.8%+93% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
13.0%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.6%+95% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
51.5%+788% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population32,605
Median age35.2
Poverty rate6.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White62.9%
Hispanic47.8%
Black3.6%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born26.8%