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ZIP 72078 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 72078

72078 has a population of 5,855 with a median age of 37.5 yrs (53.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity

White

38.4%-38% vs US avg

Black

50.9%+311% vs US avg

Asian

1.0%-83% vs US avg

Hispanic

9.2%-51% vs US avg

Other / Two+

0.6%

Age Groups

0–17

25.2%+14% vs US avg

18–64

62.7%+2% vs US avg

65+

12.1%-26% vs US avg

Education

Less than HS

13.1%+18% vs US avg

High school

35.4%+35% vs US avg

Some college

25.8%-11% vs US avg

Bachelor's+

25.7%-24% vs US avg

Marital Status

Married

42.5%-12% vs US avg

Never married

34.0%+1% vs US avg

Divorced

14.8%+44% vs US avg

Widowed / Separated

8.6%

Diversity Index

58/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate

10.3%-10% vs US avg

Foreign Born

37.0%+166% vs US avg

Veterans

12.3%+106% vs US avg

Disability

20.8%+55% vs US avg

Single Parent

9.4%+16% vs US avg

Recent Births

57.0%+883% vs US avg

Top ancestry

EnglishAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 72078

Poverty Rate

10.3%-10% vs US avg

Veterans

12.3%+106% vs US avg

Foreign Born

37.0%+166% vs US avg

Single Parent

9.4%+16% vs US avg

Disability

20.8%+55% vs US avg

Uninsured

22.4%+180% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

4.8%-59% vs US avg

Private School

0.0%