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ZIP 77859 — 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 77859

77859 has a population of 7,516 with a median age of 40.2 yrs (50.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.4%-20% vs US avg
x
Black
29.9%+141% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
29.8%+59% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.1%-4% vs US avg
x
18–64
61.4%-0% vs US avg
x
65+
17.5%+7% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
17.7%+60% vs US avg
x
High school
42.5%+62% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.7%-11% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
14.1%-58% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.5%-16% vs US avg
x
Never married
40.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
6.8%
x
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
27.1%+136% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.7%+94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.0%+1503% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishPolish

Health & Community Indicators in 77859

Poverty Rate
27.1%+136% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
29.1%+109% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.7%+94% vs US avg
x
Disability
18.9%+41% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.9%+111% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.3%+99% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
93.0%+1503% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population7,516
Median age40.2
Poverty rate27.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.4%
Hispanic29.8%
Black29.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born29.1%