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Blanco city, TX

ZIP 78606 — 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 78606

78606 has a population of 6,977 with a median age of 47.6 yrs (49.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
77.9%+27% vs US avg
x
Black
0.8%-94% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-99% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
20.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
20.1%-8% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.1%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
23.8%+46% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
9.2%-18% vs US avg
x
High school
23.6%-10% vs US avg
x
Some college
28.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
38.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.1%+35% vs US avg
x
Never married
19.6%-42% vs US avg
x
Divorced
10.6%+3% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
1.6%-88% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.2%-36% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 78606

Poverty Rate
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
1.6%-88% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.2%-36% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
13.4%+68% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.0%-66% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
65.2%+1024% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,977
Median age47.6
Poverty rate8.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White77.9%
Hispanic20.9%
Black0.8%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born1.6%