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ZIP 77072 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLarge CommunityLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77072

77072 has a population of 58,681 with a median age of 35.1 yrs (48.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
16.0%-74% vs US avg
x
Black
24.3%+96% vs US avg
x
Asian
24.3%+313% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
45.3%+142% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.6%+17% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.1%-1% vs US avg
x
65+
13.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
29.9%+170% vs US avg
x
High school
28.1%+7% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.3%-16% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
17.6%-48% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.4%-4% vs US avg
x
Never married
42.0%+24% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.1%-22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.6%
x
Diversity Index
65/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
24.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+148% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.2%+62% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.7%+722% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
NigerianAmericanGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 77072

Poverty Rate
24.4%+112% vs US avg
x
Veterans
2.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
34.4%+148% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.2%+62% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+5% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
29.6%+270% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
24.5%+110% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.7%+722% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population58,681
Median age35.1
Poverty rate24.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White16.0%
Hispanic45.3%
Black24.3%
Asian24.3%
Foreign-born34.4%