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ZIP 78617 — 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 78617

78617 has a population of 28,932 with a median age of 36.4 yrs (53.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
33.4%-46% vs US avg
x
Black
6.2%-50% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.4%-77% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
74.8%+300% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.2%+6% vs US avg
x
18–64
68.4%+11% vs US avg
x
65+
8.4%-48% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
32.3%+191% vs US avg
x
High school
31.8%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
19.2%-34% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
16.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
46.9%-3% vs US avg
x
Never married
41.0%+21% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.8%-14% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.2%
x
Diversity Index
32/100

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
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.6%+393% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78617

Poverty Rate
12.9%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.3%-29% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.9%+15% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
15.6%+92% vs US avg
x
Disability
9.9%-26% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
26.5%+231% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
28.6%+393% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population28,932
Median age36.4
Poverty rate12.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White33.4%
Hispanic74.8%
Black6.2%
Asian1.4%
Foreign-born15.9%