Zapata is a CDP located in Zapata County Texas. Zapata has a 2024 population of 5,114. It is also the county seat of Zapata County. Zapata is currently growing at a rate of 0.04% annually but its population has decreased by -8.14% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,567 in 2020.
The average household income in Zapata is $52,880 with a poverty rate of 30.26%. The median age in Zapata is 39.3 years: 40 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zapata was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 2,536 | 51.98% |
| White | 1,979 | 40.56% |
| Other race | 237 | 4.86% |
| Asian | 109 | 2.23% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,953 | 2.48 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Non Family | 857 | 1.02 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Married | 664 | 3.44 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 258 | 3.92 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Male | 174 | 3.83 | 98.9 | 1.1 |
3.53
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
65.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 200 | 6.47% |
| Associates Degree | 302 | 9.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 382 | 12.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 166 | 5.37% |
| High School Graduate | 1,016 | 32.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 619 | 20.01% |
| Some College | 408 | 13.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,704 | 1,903 | 357 |
| 2+ Races | 1,623 | 1,140 | 234 |
| White | 264 | 246 | 163 |
| Other Race | 142 | 122 | 0 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 28 |
| Black | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 61.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,250 | $47,344 | $55,528 |
| Graduate Degree | $28,315 | $0 | $28,505 |
| High School Graduate | $27,692 | $45,444 | $22,714 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,438 | $26,157 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,469 | $44,625 | $29,598 |
| Some College | $58,382 | $72,717 | $47,679 |
$38,469
Average Earnings
$44,625
Average Male
$29,598
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
17.43% of Zapata residents speak only English, while 82.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 80.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,385 | 1,344 | 30.65% |
| Multiple | 2,536 | 832 | 32.81% |
| White | 270 | 120 | 44.44% |
30.26%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.21%
Male Poverty Rate
30.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zapata is White, with 44.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zapata is Hispanic, with 30.65% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.57% |
| High School | 26.57% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.43% |
| Some College | 7.25% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 9.1% |
| Female Employed | 8.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,605 | $68,144 |
| Households | $37,653 | $52,880 |
| Married Families | $61,286 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,260 | $27,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.3%
Male Marriage Rate
47.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
87
Number of Veterans
87
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 26 |
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 75+ | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58 | 1.9% |
| White | 50 | 3.55% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.06% |
| Black | 18 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.54%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.61%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.7%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.33%
Born in Zapata
76.29%
Native Born
23.71%
Foreign Born
15.64%
Non Citizen
8.08%
Naturalized
76.29% of Zapata residents were born in the United States, with 66.33% having been born in Texas. 15.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,114 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2023 | 5,112 | 2 | 0.04% |
| 2022 | 5,110 | 182 | 3.69% |
| 2021 | 4,928 | -639 | -11.48% |
| 2020 | 5,567 | -150 | -2.62% |
| 2019 | 5,717 | 1,132 | 24.69% |
| 2018 | 4,585 | 136 | 3.06% |
| 2017 | 4,449 | -197 | -4.24% |
| 2016 | 4,646 | 424 | 10.04% |
| 2015 | 4,222 | -651 | -13.36% |
| 2014 | 4,873 | -668 | -12.06% |
| 2013 | 5,541 | -400 | -6.73% |
| 2012 | 5,941 | -402 | -6.34% |
| 2011 | 6,343 | 1,254 | 24.64% |
| 2010 | 5,089 | 0 | 0% |