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ZIP 79937 — People & Community

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

Middle Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79937

79937 has a population of 4,464 with a median age of 36.6 yrs (49.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
39.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Black
0.9%-93% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
84.3%+351% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
21.5%-2% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.1%-3% vs US avg
x
65+
18.4%+13% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
16.3%+47% vs US avg
x
High school
26.5%+1% vs US avg
x
Some college
24.5%-15% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
32.8%-3% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
40.9%-15% vs US avg
x
Never married
36.9%+9% vs US avg
x
Divorced
13.9%+35% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.3%
x
Diversity Index
13/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
18.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+72% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.7%+688% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanCzechEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 79937

Poverty Rate
18.9%+64% vs US avg
x
Veterans
11.9%+99% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
23.5%+69% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
13.9%+72% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.2%+28% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
25.6%+219% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
11.4%-2% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.7%+688% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population4,464
Median age36.6
Poverty rate18.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White39.4%
Hispanic84.3%
Black0.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born23.5%