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Sheldon CDP, TX

ZIP 77049 — 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 77049

77049 has a population of 40,373 with a median age of 29.7 yrs (51.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
30.1%-51% vs US avg
x
Black
19.6%+58% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.3%-44% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
66.4%+255% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
32.7%+49% vs US avg
x
18–64
59.8%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
7.5%-54% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.5%+102% vs US avg
x
High school
29.9%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
33.0%+14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.7%-56% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.4%+3% vs US avg
x
Never married
39.6%+17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.9%-23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.1%
x
Diversity Index
43/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.0%+659% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 77049

Poverty Rate
18.4%+60% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.2%-47% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.4%+97% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+28% vs US avg
x
Disability
8.8%-34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.6%+232% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
16.7%+43% vs US avg
x
Private School
1.8%-82% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
44.0%+659% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population40,373
Median age29.7
Poverty rate18.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White30.1%
Hispanic66.4%
Black19.6%
Asian3.3%
Foreign-born27.4%