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ZIP 79997 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79997

79997 has a population of 6,122 with a median age of 33.0 yrs (48.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
27.2%-56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.9%-51% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
91.0%+387% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.8%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
20.6%+26% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
29.6%+166% vs US avg
x
High school
29.7%+13% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.8%-0% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.0%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
31.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Never married
47.8%+42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.0%+7% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
9.4%
x
Diversity Index
10/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
40.5%+252% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.6%+156% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.5%+252% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79997

Poverty Rate
40.5%+252% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.6%+156% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
28.5%+252% vs US avg
x
Disability
24.7%+84% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
31.2%+291% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
13.9%+19% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,122
Median age33.0
Poverty rate40.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White27.2%
Hispanic91.0%
Black0.8%
Asian2.9%
Foreign-born35.6%