78501 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 78501 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78501 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78501 is 4.8%.
| Population | 59,954 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.42% |
| Population Density | 3,859 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 20,370 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.6% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $43,679 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $44,410 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.8% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 58.86% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 93.61% |
78501 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 35,999 | 39.18% |
| Black | 587 | 0.64% |
| Hispanic | 54,037 | 58.81% |
| Asian | 806 | 0.88% |
| Native American | 380 | 0.41% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 82 | 0.09% |
78501 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 739 | 4.57% |
| Black | 56 | 0.35% |
| Hispanic | 15,164 | 93.85% |
| Asian | 182 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 2 | 0.01% |
78501 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,519 | 5.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 5,693 | 21.7% |
| High School Diploma | 7,078 | 26.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 818 | 3.12% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,355 | 5.17% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 5,867 | 22.36% |
| Associates Degree | 1,570 | 5.98% |
| Masters Degree | 1,385 | 5.28% |
| Professional Degree | 698 | 2.66% |
| Doctorate Degree | 250 | 0.95% |