Crystal City is a city located in Zavala County, Texas. Crystal City has a 2026 population of 5,840. It is also the county seat of Zavala County. Crystal City is currently declining at a rate of -1.42% annually and its population has decreased by -7.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,347 in 2020.
The median household income in Crystal City is $36,328 with a poverty rate of 38.2%. The median age in Crystal City is 31.3 years: 33.6 years for males, and 30.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.1 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 31.3 years
Female: 30.7 years
Male: 33.6 years
There are 4,128 adults, (1,024 of whom are seniors) in Crystal City.
Female: 3,093 (50.2%)
Male: 3,066 (49.8%)
The racial composition of Crystal City includes 20.98% White, 7.03% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 4,411 | 71.62% |
| White | 1,292 | 20.98% |
| Other race | 433 | 7.03% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.19% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.18% |
Crystal City 's average per capita income is $24,873. Household income levels show a median of $36,328. The poverty rate stands at 38.2%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $59,000 | - |
| Households | $36,328 | $49,518 |
| Families | $34,488 | $51,267 |
| Non Families | $14,859 | $39,305 |
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