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ZIP 78717 — People & Community

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

Upper Middle ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 78717

78717 has a population of 36,085 with a median age of 36.3 yrs (51.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
45.0%-27% vs US avg
x
Black
6.7%-46% vs US avg
x
Asian
30.1%+411% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
17.3%-7% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
0.8%
x
Age Groups
0–17
26.8%+22% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
9.2%-44% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.4%-61% vs US avg
x
High school
8.0%-70% vs US avg
x
Some college
20.6%-29% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
67.1%+99% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.8%-18% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.3%-20% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
1.9%
x
Diversity Index
67/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
4.3%-62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.6%+235% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.7%-43% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.7%+498% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78717

Poverty Rate
4.3%-62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
46.6%+235% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-21% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.7%-43% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
5.3%-34% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
3.9%-67% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.9%-91% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
34.7%+498% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population36,085
Median age36.3
Poverty rate4.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White45.0%
Hispanic17.3%
Black6.7%
Asian30.1%
Foreign-born46.6%