78578 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 78578 is White. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78578 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78578 is 6.6%.
| Population | 10,540 |
| Population Growth Rate | -10.03% |
| Population Density | 111 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 3,893 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.8% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $41,838 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $49,910 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 6.6% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | White - 57.07% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 92.52% |
78578 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 9,605 | 57.07% |
| Black | 24 | 0.14% |
| Hispanic | 7,089 | 42.12% |
| Asian | 85 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.16% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78578 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 130 | 6.3% |
| Black | 8 | 0.39% |
| Hispanic | 1,917 | 92.83% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.19% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78578 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 378 | 7.26% |
| Bachelor Degree | 726 | 13.93% |
| High School Diploma | 1,675 | 32.15% |
| No High School Diploma | 197 | 3.78% |
| GED or Alternate | 190 | 3.65% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 980 | 18.81% |
| Associates Degree | 354 | 6.79% |
| Masters Degree | 468 | 8.98% |
| Professional Degree | 104 | 2% |
| Doctorate Degree | 138 | 2.65% |