79553 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 79553 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79553 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79553 is 4.8%.
| Population | 3,081 |
| Population Growth Rate | -0.70% |
| Population Density | 11 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 1,415 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 3.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $46,955 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,150 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 64.98% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 49.75% |
79553 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 2,687 | 64.98% |
| Black | 107 | 2.59% |
| Hispanic | 1,328 | 32.12% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 13 | 0.31% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79553 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 228 | 39.58% |
| Black | 46 | 7.99% |
| Hispanic | 296 | 51.39% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.69% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
79553 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 202 | 11.6% |
| Bachelor Degree | 279 | 16.02% |
| High School Diploma | 731 | 41.96% |
| No High School Diploma | 28 | 1.61% |
| GED or Alternate | 198 | 11.37% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 175 | 10.05% |
| Associates Degree | 56 | 3.21% |
| Masters Degree | 51 | 2.93% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 1.26% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0 | 0% |