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ZIP 79948 — People & Community

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

Low Income Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 79948

79948 has a population of 1,058 with a median age of 35.4 yrs (75.7% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
38.6%-37% vs US avg
x
Black
4.9%-60% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
83.7%+348% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
9.3%-58% vs US avg
x
18–64
81.3%+32% vs US avg
x
65+
9.4%-42% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
49.1%+342% vs US avg
x
High school
21.2%-19% vs US avg
x
Some college
22.8%-21% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
6.9%-80% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
26.9%-44% vs US avg
x
Never married
56.6%+67% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.8%+15% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.7%
x
Diversity Index
15/100

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

Social & household profile

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

Poverty Rate
59.1%+414% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.8%+301% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+99% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanBrazilian

Health & Community Indicators in 79948

Poverty Rate
59.1%+414% vs US avg
x
Veterans
1.7%-72% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
55.8%+301% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
16.1%+99% vs US avg
x
Disability
21.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
37.4%+368% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.3%+74% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,058
Median age35.4
Poverty rate59.1%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White38.6%
Hispanic83.7%
Black4.9%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born55.8%