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ZIP 79159 — People & Community

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

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79159

79159 has a population of 4,233 with a median age of 31.5 yrs (46.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
71.3%+16% vs US avg
x
Black
9.7%-22% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.3%-60% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
35.1%+88% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
19.4%-12% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.3%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
20.3%+25% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
8.4%-24% vs US avg
x
High school
33.3%+27% vs US avg
x
Some college
38.3%+33% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
20.0%-41% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
29.2%-39% vs US avg
x
Never married
43.1%+27% vs US avg
x
Divorced
15.4%+50% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
12.4%
x
Diversity Index
36/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
30.3%+164% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.9%+115% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.5%+203% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
56.4%+873% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79159

Poverty Rate
30.3%+164% vs US avg
x
Veterans
12.9%+115% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
24.5%+203% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.0%-18% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
14.2%+77% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
8.5%-27% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
56.4%+873% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,233
Median age31.5
Poverty rate30.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White71.3%
Hispanic35.1%
Black9.7%
Asian2.3%
Foreign-born13.1%