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ZIP 79042 — 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 79042

79042 has a population of 1,181 with a median age of 28.9 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
88.9%+44% vs US avg
x
Black
0.4%-97% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.3%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
29.1%+56% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
33.6%+53% vs US avg
x
18–64
52.8%-15% vs US avg
x
65+
13.6%-16% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.9%-20% vs US avg
x
High school
36.0%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.9%-14% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
30.3%-10% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
59.7%+24% vs US avg
x
Never married
24.8%-27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.6%-26% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.0%
x
Diversity Index
12/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
17.4%+51% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.7%+326% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79042

Poverty Rate
17.4%+51% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.1%-15% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
8.2%+1% vs US avg
x
Disability
6.3%-53% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.8%+148% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
5.5%-53% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.7%+326% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,181
Median age28.9
Poverty rate17.4%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White88.9%
Hispanic29.1%
Black0.4%
Asian0.3%
Foreign-born0.0%