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Panhandle town, TX

ZIP 79068 — 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 79068

79068 has a population of 3,124 with a median age of 45.2 yrs (51.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
86.3%+40% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
12.6%-33% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
18.6%-15% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.3%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
23.1%+42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
4.0%-64% vs US avg
x
High school
31.7%+21% vs US avg
x
Some college
30.6%+6% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
33.7%+0% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
53.5%+11% vs US avg
x
Never married
27.3%-19% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.6%+42% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.6%
x
Diversity Index
24/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
29.4%+406% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanIrishEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79068

Poverty Rate
5.7%-50% vs US avg
x
Veterans
8.3%+38% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
18.8%+35% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
7.2%-12% vs US avg
x
Disability
10.6%-21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
10.8%+36% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
1.8%-84% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
29.4%+406% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,124
Median age45.2
Poverty rate5.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White86.3%
Hispanic12.6%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born18.8%