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Anthony town, TX

ZIP 79821 — People & Community

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

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79821

79821 has a population of 6,550 with a median age of 35.9 yrs (60.4% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.1%-38% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.2%-96% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
88.1%+371% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
23.5%+7% vs US avg
x
18–64
64.0%+4% vs US avg
x
65+
12.5%-23% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
25.0%+125% vs US avg
x
High school
30.7%+17% vs US avg
x
Some college
32.4%+12% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
11.9%-65% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
51.8%+8% vs US avg
x
Never married
33.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
2.9%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.2%+1368% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanIrish

Health & Community Indicators in 79821

Poverty Rate
16.6%+45% vs US avg
x
Veterans
7.2%+19% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
15.6%+12% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
14.3%+76% vs US avg
x
Disability
11.2%-16% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
23.9%+199% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
22.3%+91% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
85.2%+1368% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population6,550
Median age35.9
Poverty rate16.6%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.1%
Hispanic88.1%
Black1.4%
Asian0.2%
Foreign-born15.6%