78390 Taft, TX is a tight-knit community with a population of 5,197 people as of the latest census. The population density of 29 people per square mile is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. Local businesses in 78390 Taft, TX include service repair shops and small restaurants. People living in this area can enjoy year-round outdoor activities such as hiking, biking, fishing, boating and other recreational activities at nearby beaches and parks. Organizations such as the Taft Chamber of Commerce are also active in the community and host local events like their annual “Mardi Gras” festival. Taft High School is also a local source for sporting events throughout the year with football games, basketball tournaments and more.
The population in Taft (zip 78390) is 5,197. There are 30 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Taft (zip 78390) is 35.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Taft (zip 78390) is 2.7, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Taft (zip 78390)
- 51.5% are married
- 12.2% are divorced
- 27.8% are married with children
- 19.9% have children, but are single
Race in Taft (zip 78390)
- 22.5% are White
- 1.1% are Black
- 0.1% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 74.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander