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Sierra Blanca CDP, TX

ZIP 79851 — 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 79851

79851 has a population of 1,386 with a median age of 33.2 yrs (67.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
28.8%-53% vs US avg
x
Black
1.4%-89% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
75.3%+302% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
16.5%-25% vs US avg
x
18–64
74.8%+21% vs US avg
x
65+
8.7%-47% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
53.0%+377% vs US avg
x
High school
21.1%-19% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.9%-35% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
7.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
32.3%-33% vs US avg
x
Never married
52.4%+55% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
3.5%
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
32.2%+180% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
73.4%+428% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Disability
47.8%+256% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+113% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishAmerican

Health & Community Indicators in 79851

Poverty Rate
32.2%+180% vs US avg
x
Veterans
6.8%+14% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
73.4%+428% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.3%+113% vs US avg
x
Disability
47.8%+256% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
8.0%+0% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
35.7%+205% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,386
Median age33.2
Poverty rate32.2%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White28.8%
Hispanic75.3%
Black1.4%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born73.4%