78582 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 78582 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78582 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78582 is 9.7%.
| Population | 44,988 |
| Population Growth Rate | 4.55% |
| Population Density | 72 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 10,295 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 1.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,495 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $36,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 9.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.51% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.00% |
78582 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 31,340 | 42.37% |
| Black | 44 | 0.06% |
| Hispanic | 42,541 | 57.51% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.01% |
| Native American | 44 | 0.06% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78582 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 84 | 0.77% |
| Black | 3 | 0.03% |
| Hispanic | 10,753 | 99.01% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.18% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78582 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,158 | 10.8% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,382 | 12.89% |
| High School Diploma | 3,843 | 35.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 582 | 5.43% |
| GED or Alternate | 877 | 8.18% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 1,827 | 17.04% |
| Associates Degree | 613 | 5.72% |
| Masters Degree | 363 | 3.38% |
| Professional Degree | 34 | 0.32% |
| Doctorate Degree | 45 | 0.42% |