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ZIP 79499 — 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 79499

79499 has a population of 4,270 with a median age of 23.9 yrs (34.5% male).

Race & Ethnicity

White

64.0%+4% vs US avg

Black

16.7%+34% vs US avg

Asian

6.0%+2% vs US avg

Hispanic

31.6%+69% vs US avg

Age Groups

0–17

16.6%-25% vs US avg

18–64

72.4%+17% vs US avg

65+

11.1%-32% vs US avg

Education

Less than HS

5.3%-52% vs US avg

High school

20.9%-20% vs US avg

Some college

33.5%+16% vs US avg

Bachelor's+

40.3%+20% vs US avg

Marital Status

Married

38.4%-20% vs US avg

Never married

53.9%+59% vs US avg

Divorced

5.6%-45% vs US avg

Widowed / Separated

2.1%

Diversity Index

46/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate

29.4%+156% vs US avg

Foreign Born

66.7%+380% vs US avg

Veterans

4.0%-34% vs US avg

Disability

16.6%+24% vs US avg

Single Parent

12.8%+57% vs US avg

Recent Births

51.4%+786% vs US avg

Top ancestry

EthiopianGermanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79499

Poverty Rate

29.4%+156% vs US avg

Veterans

4.0%-34% vs US avg

Foreign Born

66.7%+380% vs US avg

Single Parent

12.8%+57% vs US avg

Disability

16.6%+24% vs US avg

Uninsured

16.5%+106% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

11.3%-4% vs US avg

Private School

0.0%