Zapata, Texas Population 2022
Zapata is a city located in Zapata County Texas. Zapata has a 2020 population of 5,441. It is also the county seat of Zapata County. Zapata is currently growing at a rate of 0.54% annually and its population has increased by 1.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,383 in 2010.
The average household income in Zapata is $50,577 with a poverty rate of 22.65%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $407 per month, and the median house value is $110,500. 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: 81.66%
- Two or more races: 12.57%
- Other race: 5.77%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,087 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 14,227 | 140 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 14,276 | 49 | 0.34% |
| 2013 | 14,385 | 109 | 0.76% |
| 2014 | 14,376 | -9 | -0.06% |
| 2015 | 14,493 | 117 | 0.81% |
| 2016 | 14,446 | -47 | -0.33% |
| 2017 | 14,254 | -192 | -1.35% |
| 2018 | 14,149 | -105 | -0.74% |
| 2019 | 14,179 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2020 | 14,209 | 30 | 0.21% |
| 2021 | 14,239 | 30 | 0.21% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,546 | 81.66% |
| Some Other Race | 321 | 5.77% |
| Two or More Races | 700 | 12.57% |
Zapata Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,010 | 2.75 | 63.5 |
| Married | 444 | 4.15 | 82.4 |
| Male | 272 | 3.46 | 99.3 |
| Female | 321 | 4.76 | 83.8 |
| Non Family | 973 | 1.25 | 38.2 |
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Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 809 | 24.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 220 | 6.76% |
| High School Graduate | 994 | 30.56% |
| Some College | 636 | 19.55% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 9.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 18 | 0.55% |
Zapata Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Race | 179 | 83 | 38 |
| 2+ Races | 311 | 160 | 32 |
| Hispanic | 2,967 | 2,032 | 287 |
| White | 254 | 160 | 19 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 68.49%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 21.23%.
Zapata Language by Age
Zapata Language
10.65% of Zapata residents speak only English, while 89.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.35% of the population.
Zapata Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 240 | 111 | 46.25% |
| Other | 58 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 698 | 319 | 45.70% |
| Hispanic | 5,154 | 1,118 | 21.69% |
22.65%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.74%
Male Poverty Rate
22.57%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Zapata
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zapata is White, with 46.25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zapata is Hispanic, with 21.69% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.76%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.22%.
Zapata Marital Status
Marriage Rates
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Zapata Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85 | 2.70% |
| Other Race | 16 | 4.98% |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 7.36% |
| Hispanic | 97 | 2.68% |
Zapata Veterans by Education
4.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
49.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
74.62%
Born in Zapata
79.92%
Native Born
20.08%
Foreign Born
14.68%
Non Citizen
5.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
79.92% of Zapata residents were born in the United States, with 74.62% having been born in Texas. 14.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,089 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 5,118 | 29 | 0.57% |
| 2012 | 5,147 | 29 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 5,176 | 29 | 0.56% |
| 2014 | 5,205 | 29 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 5,234 | 29 | 0.56% |
| 2016 | 5,263 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2017 | 5,292 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2018 | 5,321 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2019 | 5,350 | 29 | 0.55% |
| 2020 | 5,383 | 33 | 0.62% |
| 2021 | 5,412 | 29 | 0.54% |
| 2022 | 5,441 | 29 | 0.54% |