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Elgin city, TX

ZIP 78621 — 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 78621

78621 has a population of 27,860 with a median age of 39.2 yrs (48.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.7%-19% vs US avg
x
Black
10.9%-12% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.4%-94% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
45.6%+144% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.0%+18% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.2%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.8%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
18.9%+70% vs US avg
x
High school
31.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Some college
25.9%-10% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
23.9%-29% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
54.6%+13% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.6%-15% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.4%+20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.4%
x
Diversity Index
53/100

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
14.5%+4% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.6%+1048% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78621

Poverty Rate
8.8%-24% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
14.5%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
11.1%+37% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.6%-6% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.9%+161% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
6.6%-44% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
66.6%+1048% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population27,860
Median age39.2
Poverty rate8.8%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.7%
Hispanic45.6%
Black10.9%
Asian0.4%
Foreign-born14.5%