Crystal City is a city located in Zavala County Texas. Crystal City has a 2024 population of 6,019. It is also the county seat of Zavala County. Crystal City is currently declining at a rate of -1.31% annually and its population has decreased by -5.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,339 in 2020.
The average household income in Crystal City is $54,497 with a poverty rate of 41.12%. The median age in Crystal City is 33.6 years: 33.6 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Crystal City was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 3,656 | 58.58% |
| White | 2,170 | 34.77% |
| Other race | 360 | 5.77% |
| Asian | 48 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.11% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,256 | 2.74 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
| Female | 909 | 3.49 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 598 | 2.91 | 79.1 | 20.9 |
| Non Family | 467 | 1.07 | 35.3 | 64.7 |
| Male | 282 | 2.76 | 86.9 | 13.1 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
65.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 11.25% |
| Associates Degree | 259 | 6.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 6.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 1.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,270 | 33.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 543 | 14.47% |
| Some College | 978 | 26.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,538 | 2,634 | 230 |
| 2+ Races | 2,116 | 1,460 | 148 |
| Other Race | 333 | 199 | 0 |
| White | 197 | 143 | 40 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Black | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,817 | $67,394 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $19,908 | $47,786 | $18,176 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,672 | $0 | $25,938 |
| Overall | $24,357 | $34,643 | $19,013 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $20,543 |
$24,357
Average Earnings
$34,643
Average Male
$19,013
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.39% of Crystal City residents speak only English, while 72.61% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,830 | 2,458 | 42.16% |
| Multiple | 3,647 | 1,803 | 49.44% |
| Other | 360 | 124 | 34.44% |
| White | 359 | 87 | 24.23% |
41.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.36%
Male Poverty Rate
45.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Crystal City is Multiple, with 49.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Crystal City is White, with 24.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 33.1%. Among those working part-time, it was 46.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 41.57% |
| Some College | 40.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.15% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 32.49% |
| Male Employed | 28.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 11.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $33,084 | $53,902 |
| Households | $38,598 | $54,497 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,804 | $29,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.0%
Male Marriage Rate
26.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
54
Number of Veterans
54
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 28 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 54 | 1.38% |
| Other Race | 28 | 8.41% |
| White | 16 | 1.07% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 0.43% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
51.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
85.19%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.4%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.26%
Born in Crystal City
94.98%
Native Born
5.02%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
3.7%
Naturalized
94.98% of Crystal City residents were born in the United States, with 85.26% having been born in Texas. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,619 | -80 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 5,699 | -80 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 5,779 | -80 | -1.37% |
| 2026 | 5,859 | -80 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 5,939 | -80 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 6,019 | -80 | -1.31% |
| 2023 | 6,099 | -50 | -0.81% |
| 2022 | 6,149 | -62 | -1% |
| 2021 | 6,211 | -128 | -2.02% |
| 2020 | 6,339 | -828 | -11.55% |
| 2019 | 7,167 | -89 | -1.23% |
| 2018 | 7,256 | -22 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 7,278 | -120 | -1.62% |
| 2016 | 7,398 | -129 | -1.71% |
| 2015 | 7,527 | 44 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 7,483 | 37 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,446 | 116 | 1.58% |
| 2012 | 7,330 | 85 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 7,245 | 86 | 1.2% |
| 2010 | 7,159 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,190 | -1,073 | -12.99% |
| 1990 | 8,263 | -71 | -0.85% |
| 1980 | 8,334 | 230 | 2.84% |
| 1970 | 8,104 | -997 | -10.95% |
| 1960 | 9,101 | 1,903 | 26.44% |
| 1950 | 7,198 | 669 | 10.25% |
| 1940 | 6,529 | -80 | -1.21% |
| 1930 | 6,609 | 990 | 17.62% |