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ZIP 77879 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 77879

77879 has a population of 4,775 with a median age of 46.9 yrs (47.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
63.8%+4% vs US avg
x
Black
14.0%+13% vs US avg
x
Asian
3.0%-49% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
22.8%+22% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
15.7%-29% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.6%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
26.7%+64% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.1%+45% vs US avg
x
High school
25.9%-1% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.5%+13% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
25.4%-25% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
50.2%+4% vs US avg
x
Never married
26.4%-22% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
11.5%
x
Diversity Index
52/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.3%+355% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
77.7%+1239% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 77879

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.4%+6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
63.3%+355% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
3.5%-56% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.8%+10% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
16.1%+102% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
12.1%+3% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
77.7%+1239% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,775
Median age46.9
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White63.8%
Hispanic22.8%
Black14.0%
Asian3.0%
Foreign-born63.3%