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Zapata County, Texas Population 2021
Zapata County, Texas's estimated population is 14,239 with a growth rate of 0.21% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zapata County, Texas is the 146th largest county in Texas. The 2010 Population was 14,087 and has seen a growth of 1.08% since this time.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| 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 | -1.33% |
| 2016 | 14,446 | -47 | -0.32% |
| 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 | 0.99% |
| 2010 | 14,087 | 4,808 | 51.82% |
| 1990 | 9,279 | 2,651 | 40.00% |
| 1980 | 6,628 | 2,276 | 52.30% |
| 1970 | 4,352 | -41 | -0.93% |
| 1960 | 4,393 | -12 | -0.27% |
| 1950 | 4,405 | 489 | 12.49% |
| 1940 | 3,916 | 1,049 | 36.59% |
| 1930 | 2,867 | -62 | -2.12% |
| 1920 | 2,929 | -880 | -23.10% |
| 1910 | 3,809 | -951 | -19.98% |
| 1900 | 4,760 | 1,198 | 33.63% |
| 1890 | 3,562 | -74 | -2.04% |
| 1880 | 3,636 | 2,148 | 144.35% |
| 1870 | 1,488 | 240 | 19.23% |
| 1860 | 1,248 | 0.00% |
2021 Growth Rate
0.21%
County Website
State
Founded
January 22, 1858
County Seat
Lat./Long.
2010 Population
14,087
Growth Since 2010
1.08%
Zapata County, Texas Population Growth
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,405 | 93.72% |
| Some Other Race | 726 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 112 | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 61 | 0.43% |
Zapata County, Texas Population by Race
Zapata County, Texas Population Pyramid $2021
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Zapata County, Texas Population by Age
Zapata County, Texas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,503 | 3.17 | 74.8 |
| Married | 2,056 | 3.8 | 83.6 |
| Non Family | 1,219 | 1.19 | 63.6 |
| Female | 838 | 4.13 | 62.5 |
| Male | 390 | 3.96 | 89.2 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.17
Average Household Size
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Zapata County, Texas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,930 | 24.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,133 | 14.09% |
| High School Graduate | 2,477 | 30.80% |
| Some College | 1,253 | 15.58% |
| Associates Degree | 316 | 3.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 834 | 10.37% |
| Graduate Degree | 99 | 1.23% |
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Zapata County, Texas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Zapata County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,371 | 4,452 | 668 |
| White | 601 | 457 | 195 |
| Other Race | 348 | 168 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 61 | 61 | 33 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
Zapata County, Texas Educational Attainment by Race
Zapata County, Texas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Zapata County, Texas Language by Age
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Zapata County, Texas Language
10.70% of Zapata County, Texas residents speak only English, while 89.30% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 88.59% of the population.
Zapata County, Texas Language
Zapata County, Texas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 13,362 | 4,763 | 35.65% |
| Other | 674 | 252 | 37.39% |
| White | 642 | 125 | 19.47% |
34.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.08%
Male Poverty Rate
38.90%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Zapata County, Texas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zapata County, Texas is Other, with 37.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zapata County, Texas is White, with 19.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 38.71%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 38.22%.
Zapata County, Texas Poverty
Zapata County, Texas Poverty Rate by Education
Zapata County, Texas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
44.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Zapata County, Texas Married by Age and Sex
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Zapata County, Texas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Zapata County, Texas Marital Status by Race
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Zapata County, Texas Marital Status
Zapata County, Texas Veterans by War
Zapata County, Texas Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 347 | 3.89% |
| Hispanic | 345 | 3.90% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 68.85% |
| Other Race | 19 | 3.85% |
Zapata County, Texas Veterans by Race
Zapata County, Texas Veterans by Education
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1.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
Zapata County, Texas Veterans by Education
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58.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
10.4%
Unemployment Rate
Zapata County, Texas Employment by Age
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Zapata County, Texas Employment by Race
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Zapata County, Texas Employment by Education
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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75.52%
Native Born
24.48%
Foreign Born
18.92%
Non Citizen
5.56%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
75.52% of Zapata County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 69.04% having been born in Texas. 18.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Zapata County, Texas Place of Birth
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990