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Alpine city, TX

ZIP 79830 — 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 79830

79830 has a population of 7,672 with a median age of 45.2 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.8%+20% vs US avg
x
Black
0.3%-98% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.1%-81% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
45.9%+146% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
17.3%-22% vs US avg
x
18–64
55.1%-11% vs US avg
x
65+
27.7%+70% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.9%-11% vs US avg
x
High school
16.4%-38% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.5%-1% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
45.2%+34% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
56.0%+16% vs US avg
x
Never married
25.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.7%-15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.5%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.7%+154% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79830

Poverty Rate
9.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.7%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
33.6%+142% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.0%+25% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.8%-92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
14.7%+154% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,672
Median age45.2
Poverty rate9.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.8%
Hispanic45.9%
Black0.3%
Asian1.1%
Foreign-born33.6%