79501 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 79501 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79501 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79501 is 5.0%.
| Population | 2,648 |
| Population Growth Rate | -9.23% |
| Population Density | 13 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,313 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $51,545 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,740 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 5.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.81% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 48.31% |
79501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,057 | 64.81% |
| Black | 133 | 4.19% |
| Hispanic | 962 | 30.31% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.69% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 330 | 47.97% |
| Black | 9 | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 342 | 49.71% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.29% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 3 | 0.44% |
79501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 141 | 7.83% |
| Bachelor Degree | 164 | 9.11% |
| High School Diploma | 723 | 40.14% |
| No High School Diploma | 32 | 1.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 197 | 10.94% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 358 | 19.88% |
| Associates Degree | 103 | 5.72% |
| Masters Degree | 65 | 3.61% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 18 | 1% |