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ZIP 78042 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78042

78042 has a population of 2,669 with a median age of 35.0 yrs (52.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
27.3%-56% vs US avg
x
Black
1.0%-92% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
97.8%+423% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.1%+5% vs US avg
x
18–64
51.1%-17% vs US avg
x
65+
25.8%+58% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
56.0%+404% vs US avg
x
High school
16.5%-37% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.0%-31% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.5%-78% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
39.0%-19% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.5%+22% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.6%
x
Diversity Index
-3/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
44.2%+284% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.9%+78% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.4%+238% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishScotch-IrishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 78042

Poverty Rate
44.2%+284% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.9%-68% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.8%+71% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
27.4%+238% vs US avg
x
Disability
23.9%+78% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
32.0%+300% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
42.5%+264% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,669
Median age35.0
Poverty rate44.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White27.3%
Hispanic97.8%
Black1.0%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born23.8%