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ZIP 79772 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79772

79772 has a population of 12,547 with a median age of 34.1 yrs (59.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.8%-35% vs US avg
x
Black
1.6%-87% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-93% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
85.1%+355% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.2%+15% vs US avg
x
18–64
63.7%+3% vs US avg
x
65+
11.1%-32% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
29.0%+161% vs US avg
x
High school
39.9%+52% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.1%-79% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.1%+16% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.4%+30% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.3%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
21.3%+85% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.0%+147% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
25.2%+334% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 79772

Poverty Rate
21.3%+85% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.6%-41% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
24.4%+75% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
20.0%+147% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.7%-20% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.4%+156% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
14.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
25.2%+334% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population12,547
Median age34.1
Poverty rate21.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.8%
Hispanic85.1%
Black1.6%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born24.4%