State
County
Land Area (mi²)
7.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
748.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
12.34% (628)
Zapata, Texas Population 2021
5,717
Zapata is a city located in Zapata County Texas. Zapata has a 2020 population of 5,717. It is also the county seat of Zapata County. Zapata is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has increased by 12.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,089 in 2010.
The average household income in Zapata is $50,577 with a poverty rate of 17.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $539 per month, and the median house value is $92,000. The median age in Zapata is 34.3 years, 27.1 years for males, and 38.6 years for females.
Zapata Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Zapatawas:
- White: 92.95%
- Other race: 6.44%
- Two or more races: 0.61%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Zapata, Texas is 5,717 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 5,717.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 5,089.
2020 and 2021 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 14,239 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 14,209 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2019 | 14,179 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 14,149 | -105 | -0.74% |
| 2017 | 14,254 | -192 | -1.35% |
| 2016 | 14,446 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2015 | 14,493 | 117 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 14,376 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2013 | 14,385 | 109 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 14,276 | 49 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 14,227 | 140 | 0.98% |
| 2010 | 14,087 | 0.00% |
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,314 | 92.95% |
| Some Other Race | 368 | 6.44% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 0.61% |
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Zapata Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,898 | 2.99 | 70.1 |
| Married | 714 | 3.84 | 84 |
| Non Family | 696 | 1.25 | 46.4 |
| Female | 351 | 4.71 | 76.9 |
| Male | 137 | 3.07 | 100 |
3.91
Average Family Size
2.99
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 784 | 22.79% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 429 | 12.47% |
| High School Graduate | 950 | 27.62% |
| Some College | 694 | 20.17% |
| Associates Degree | 179 | 5.20% |
| Bachelors Degree | 395 | 11.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 0.26% |
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Zapata Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,130 | 2,035 | 333 |
| White | 277 | 159 | 38 |
| Other Race | 196 | 52 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 35 | 33 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 94.29%.
Zapata Language by Age
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Zapata Language
12.23% of Zapata residents speak only English, while 87.77% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 87.77% of the population.
Zapata Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,320 | 860 | 16.17% |
| White | 261 | 99 | 37.93% |
| Other | 368 | 64 | 17.39% |
17.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.72%
Male Poverty Rate
19.38%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Zapata
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zapata is White, with 37.93% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zapata is Hispanic, with 16.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.07%.
Zapata Marital Status
Marriage Rates
42.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.4%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Zapata Married by Age and Sex
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Zapata Marriage
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.
Zapata Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 125 | 3.42% |
| White | 120 | 3.31% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 94.29% |
| Other Race | 8 | 2.57% |
Zapata Veterans by Education
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5.06%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
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51.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.5%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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73.47%
Born in Zapata
78.99%
Native Born
21.01%
Foreign Born
14.90%
Non Citizen
6.10%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.99% of Zapata residents were born in the United States, with 73.47% having been born in Texas. 14.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,717 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 5,717 | 0.00% | |
| 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 | 0.00% |