78586 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 78586 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78586 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78586 is 6.7%.
| Population | 49,504 |
| Population Growth Rate | -13.12% |
| Population Density | 295 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 14,821 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,489 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $35,090 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 57.60% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.57% |
78586 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 33,842 | 42.25% |
| Black | 56 | 0.07% |
| Hispanic | 46,129 | 57.59% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.02% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 20 | 0.02% |
78586 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 267 | 1.85% |
| Black | 16 | 0.11% |
| Hispanic | 14,074 | 97.7% |
| Asian | 43 | 0.3% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.03% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.01% |
78586 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,725 | 9.33% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,653 | 8.94% |
| High School Diploma | 5,751 | 31.11% |
| No High School Diploma | 576 | 3.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,830 | 9.9% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,481 | 24.24% |
| Associates Degree | 1,993 | 10.78% |
| Masters Degree | 356 | 1.93% |
| Professional Degree | 54 | 0.29% |
| Doctorate Degree | 66 | 0.36% |