78744 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 78744 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78744 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78744 is 2.7%.
| Population | 49,452 |
| Population Growth Rate | 0.19% |
| Population Density | 2,166 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 13,157 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $65,262 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $52,870 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 2.7% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 50.41% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 86.99% |
78744 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 26,623 | 40.58% |
| Black | 4,494 | 6.85% |
| Hispanic | 33,066 | 50.41% |
| Asian | 1,036 | 1.58% |
| Native American | 372 | 0.57% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.01% |
78744 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 577 | 4.9% |
| Black | 691 | 5.87% |
| Hispanic | 10,382 | 88.19% |
| Asian | 99 | 0.84% |
| Native American | 15 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 8 | 0.07% |
78744 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,247 | 7.79% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,291 | 14.31% |
| High School Diploma | 4,877 | 30.46% |
| No High School Diploma | 700 | 4.37% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,320 | 8.24% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,450 | 21.55% |
| Associates Degree | 1,225 | 7.65% |
| Masters Degree | 652 | 4.07% |
| Professional Degree | 220 | 1.37% |
| Doctorate Degree | 29 | 0.18% |