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ZIP 78721 — 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 78721

78721 has a population of 10,728 with a median age of 34.1 yrs (49.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
49.8%-19% vs US avg
x
Black
18.7%+51% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.5%-58% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
40.7%+118% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.5%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
73.9%+20% vs US avg
x
65+
6.6%-59% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
15.8%+43% vs US avg
x
High school
18.5%-29% vs US avg
x
Some college
14.4%-50% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
51.2%+52% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
37.9%-21% vs US avg
x
Never married
49.5%+46% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-17% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
55/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.3%+197% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.6%+514% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 78721

Poverty Rate
18.6%+62% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.2%-30% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
41.3%+197% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.9%+10% vs US avg
x
Disability
14.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
15.7%+97% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
9.6%-18% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.1%-99% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
35.6%+514% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population10,728
Median age34.1
Poverty rate18.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White49.8%
Hispanic40.7%
Black18.7%
Asian2.5%
Foreign-born41.3%