78408 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 78408 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78408 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78408 is 5.0%.
| Population | 10,104 |
| Population Growth Rate | -18.34% |
| Population Density | 2,214 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,873 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $37,488 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $30,580 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 85.60% |
78408 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 7,079 | 42.61% |
| Black | 1,019 | 6.13% |
| Hispanic | 8,433 | 50.76% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.32% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.18% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78408 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 225 | 7.24% |
| Black | 192 | 6.18% |
| Hispanic | 2,680 | 86.28% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.13% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.03% |
78408 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 383 | 9.12% |
| Bachelor Degree | 265 | 6.31% |
| High School Diploma | 1,715 | 40.83% |
| No High School Diploma | 124 | 2.95% |
| GED or Alternate | 516 | 12.29% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 848 | 20.19% |
| Associates Degree | 255 | 6.07% |
| Masters Degree | 76 | 1.81% |
| Professional Degree | 10 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 8 | 0.19% |