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Zapata

County:
Zapata County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
7.642
State:
Texas

Zapata is a CDP located in Zapata County, Texas. Zapata has a 2026 population of 4,831. It is also the county seat of Zapata County. Zapata is currently declining at a rate of -0.33% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Zapata is $45,488 with a poverty rate of 32.51%. The median age in Zapata is 38.5 years: 38.5 years for males, and 38.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 90.1 males.

4.8K
Total Population
632
Density (mi²)
-16 -0.33%
Growth

Zapata Population

Zapata Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20264,831-16-0.33%
20254,847-16-0.33%

Median Age

Overall: 38.5 years
Female: 38.5 years
Male: 38.5 years

Zapata Adults

There are 3,422 adults, (987 of whom are seniors) in Zapata.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,576 (52.6%)
Male: 2,321 (47.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Zapata includes 25.95% White, 5.43% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,26766.71%
White1,27125.95%
Other race2665.43%
Asian841.72%
Black or African American90.18%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races3,19965.33%
White90418.46%
Other race2665.43%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White3677.49%
Asian841.72%
Two or more races681.39%
Black or African American90.18%

Zapata Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Zapata 's average per capita income is $47,788. Household income levels show a median of $45,488. The poverty rate stands at 32.51%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$105,543-
Families$61,488$78,090
Households$45,488$64,921
Non Families$15,788$30,914

$47,788

Average Income

$45,488

Median Household Income

32.51%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)