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Zapata County

State:
Texas
County Seat:
Zapata

Zapata County's estimated 2025 population is 13,532 with a growth rate of -0.75% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zapata County is the 148th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,086 and has seen a growth of -3.93% since that time.

13,532
Total Population
14
Population Density (miĀ²)
148
Population Rank (State)
-102 -0.75%
Annual Population Growth

Zapata County Population

Zapata County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Zapata County includes 39.54% White, 6.55% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Two or more races

White

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races7,32352.85%
White5,47839.54%
Other race9086.55%
Asian1090.79%
Black or African American370.27%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%

Zapata County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Zapata County's average per capita income is $27,591. Household income levels show a median of $36,527. The poverty rate stands at 37.44%.

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$63,571-
Families$40,678$66,107
Households$36,527$56,798
Non Families$17,773$29,792

$27,591

Average Income

$36,527

Median Household Income

37.44%

Poverty Rate