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ZIP 79778 — 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 79778

79778 has a population of 1,299 with a median age of 44.4 yrs (54.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
64.4%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-95% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
35.3%+89% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.5%+11% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.0%+0% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.2%+82% vs US avg
x
High school
30.2%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
40.6%+40% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
9.0%-73% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
58.6%+22% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.2%+18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.5%
x
Diversity Index
46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
83.3%+1337% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79778

Poverty Rate
12.6%+10% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.9%-53% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.8%+9% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.8%-12% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
7.8%-3% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.8%-59% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
83.3%+1337% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,299
Median age44.4
Poverty rate12.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White64.4%
Hispanic35.3%
Black0.8%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%