78543 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Middle Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Texas. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 78543 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78543 is Hispanic.
| Population | 8,614 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.23% |
| Population Density | 4,975 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 2,458 |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $44,804 |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 59.36% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 98.27% |
78543 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,627 | 39.96% |
| Black | 96 | 0.68% |
| Hispanic | 8,359 | 59.36% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78543 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 68 | 1.61% |
| Black | 4 | 0.09% |
| Hispanic | 4,140 | 98.27% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 1 | 0.02% |
78543 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 236 | 9.21% |
| Bachelor Degree | 241 | 9.41% |
| High School Diploma | 1,027 | 40.09% |
| No High School Diploma | 0 | 0% |
| GED or Alternate | 390 | 15.22% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 489 | 19.09% |
| Associates Degree | 107 | 4.18% |
| Masters Degree | 34 | 1.33% |
| Professional Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 38 | 1.48% |