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ZIP 78209 — People & Community

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

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78209

78209 has a population of 43,363 with a median age of 38.3 yrs (46.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
70.7%+15% vs US avg
x
Black
3.7%-70% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.7%-55% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
30.1%+61% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.2%-3% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.6%+1% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.9%-65% vs US avg
x
High school
12.4%-53% vs US avg
x
Some college
21.3%-26% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
62.4%+85% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
34.4%+2% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.9%+6% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.7%
x
Diversity Index
41/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.1%+471% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishGermanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78209

Poverty Rate
8.6%-25% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.2%+37% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
37.1%+167% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
9.7%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.9%-19% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.5%+31% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.5%-95% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
33.1%+471% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population43,363
Median age38.3
Poverty rate8.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White70.7%
Hispanic30.1%
Black3.7%
Asian2.7%
Foreign-born37.1%