Zavala County's 2026 population is estimated at 8,949, reflecting a -1.43% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Zavala County is the 173rd largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 11,728 and has grown -23.7% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.8 years
Female: 30.7 years
Male: 31.7 years
There are 6,655 adults, (1,477 of whom are seniors) in Zavala County.
Female: 4,465 (47.4%)
Male: 4,947 (52.6%)
The racial composition of Zavala County includes 22.09% White, 5.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 6,718 | 71.38% |
| White | 2,079 | 22.09% |
| Other race | 480 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
Zavala County 's average per capita income is $27,149. Household income levels show a median of $36,749. The poverty rate stands at 33.92%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,761 | - |
| Families | $40,579 | $54,175 |
| Households | $36,749 | $50,963 |
| Non Families | $16,530 | $35,809 |
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