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Shamrock city, TX

ZIP 79079 — 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 79079

79079 has a population of 2,406 with a median age of 40.3 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
76.5%+24% vs US avg
x
Black
2.2%-82% vs US avg
x
Asian
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
25.5%+36% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.6%+3% vs US avg
x
18–64
58.0%-6% vs US avg
x
65+
19.4%+19% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
10.8%-3% vs US avg
x
High school
29.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Some college
37.5%+30% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.2%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
17.8%-47% vs US avg
x
Divorced
14.4%+40% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.5%
x
Diversity Index
35/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.0%+174% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79079

Poverty Rate
14.7%+28% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.8%-20% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
38.0%+174% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
10.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.4%+192% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
17.3%+47% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
1.8%-70% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,406
Median age40.3
Poverty rate14.7%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White76.5%
Hispanic25.5%
Black2.2%
Asian1.8%
Foreign-born38.0%