78538 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 78538 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78538 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78538 is 6.9%.
| Population | 10,091 |
| Population Growth Rate | -3.25% |
| Population Density | 101 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,836 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.2% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $38,750 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $31,490 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.9% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.43% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 99.44% |
78538 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 6,824 | 39.49% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 10,444 | 60.43% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.08% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78538 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 10 | 0.47% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 2,125 | 99.44% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78538 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 232 | 7.61% |
| Bachelor Degree | 352 | 11.54% |
| High School Diploma | 1,242 | 40.73% |
| No High School Diploma | 124 | 4.07% |
| GED or Alternate | 155 | 5.08% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 613 | 20.1% |
| Associates Degree | 232 | 7.61% |
| Masters Degree | 76 | 2.49% |
| Professional Degree | 22 | 0.72% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1 | 0.03% |