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ZIP 77078 — 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 77078

77078 has a population of 14,705 with a median age of 33.7 yrs (46.9% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
24.8%-60% vs US avg
x
Black
49.2%+297% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
46.3%+148% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.1%+37% vs US avg
x
18–64
53.3%-14% vs US avg
x
65+
16.6%+2% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
27.2%+145% vs US avg
x
High school
32.7%+25% vs US avg
x
Some college
27.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.2%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.1%-23% vs US avg
x
Never married
44.0%+30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.9%
x
Diversity Index
48/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
32.8%+185% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.2%+132% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
63.4%+993% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEuropeanHaitian

Health & Community Indicators in 77078

Poverty Rate
32.8%+185% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
32.2%+132% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.0%+98% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.3%+29% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
32.3%+304% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
35.2%+201% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
63.4%+993% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population14,705
Median age33.7
Poverty rate32.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White24.8%
Hispanic46.3%
Black49.2%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born32.2%