75979 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas based on Median Household Income and Average Adjusted Gross Income. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 75979 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 75979 is White. The current unemployment level in 75979 is 7.3%.
| Population | 11,473 |
| Population Growth Rate | -2.92% |
| Population Density | 38 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,960 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,014 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $48,730 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 7.3% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 73.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 56.39% |
75979 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,291 | 73.48% |
| Black | 1,946 | 15.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,317 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 89 | 0.7% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
75979 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 697 | 59.83% |
| Black | 282 | 24.21% |
| Hispanic | 136 | 11.67% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 41 | 3.52% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.09% |
75979 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 617 | 9.76% |
| Bachelor Degree | 510 | 8.06% |
| High School Diploma | 2,641 | 41.76% |
| No High School Diploma | 106 | 1.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 716 | 11.32% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,037 | 16.4% |
| Associates Degree | 429 | 6.78% |
| Masters Degree | 173 | 2.74% |
| Professional Degree | 91 | 1.44% |
| Doctorate Degree | 4 | 0.06% |