78526 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 78526 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 78526 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 78526 is 4.1%.
| Population | 59,547 |
| Population Growth Rate | 24.59% |
| Population Density | 1,668 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 11,770 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 2.1% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $62,912 |
| Average Adjusted Gross Income (2021) | $450,230 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (November 2024) | 4.1% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 56.48% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 96.60% |
78526 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 40,985 | 42.23% |
| Black | 416 | 0.43% |
| Hispanic | 54,813 | 56.48% |
| Asian | 751 | 0.77% |
| Native American | 85 | 0.09% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78526 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 152 | 2.53% |
| Black | 5 | 0.08% |
| Hispanic | 5,799 | 96.7% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.55% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.13% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
78526 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 1,000 | 6.07% |
| Bachelor Degree | 3,419 | 20.76% |
| High School Diploma | 3,785 | 22.98% |
| No High School Diploma | 320 | 1.94% |
| GED or Alternate | 1,419 | 8.61% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 3,722 | 22.6% |
| Associates Degree | 1,431 | 8.69% |
| Masters Degree | 819 | 4.97% |
| Professional Degree | 351 | 2.13% |
| Doctorate Degree | 206 | 1.25% |