79907 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 79907 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 79907 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 79907 is 4.0%.
| Population | 49,169 |
| Population Growth Rate | -5.25% |
| Population Density | 3,638 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 16,536 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $36,438 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2020) | $31,000 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (April 2024) | 4.0% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 62.39% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 97.61% |
79907 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 28,293 | 36.26% |
| Black | 258 | 0.33% |
| Hispanic | 48,631 | 62.32% |
| Asian | 150 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 614 | 0.79% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 83 | 0.11% |
79907 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 199 | 1.46% |
| Black | 58 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 13,286 | 97.76% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.17% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 5 | 0.04% |
79907 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,569 | 7.65% |
| Bachelor Degree | 2,001 | 9.75% |
| High School Diploma | 6,736 | 32.84% |
| No High School Diploma | 754 | 3.68% |
| GED or Alternate | 2,842 | 13.85% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 4,335 | 21.13% |
| Associates Degree | 1,635 | 7.97% |
| Masters Degree | 557 | 2.72% |
| Professional Degree | 49 | 0.24% |
| Doctorate Degree | 35 | 0.17% |