Zapata County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 13,634 with a growth rate of -0.74% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zapata County, Texas is the 147th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,086 and has seen a growth of -3.21% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,124 | -102 | -0.77% |
| 2028 | 13,226 | -102 | -0.77% |
| 2027 | 13,328 | -102 | -0.76% |
| 2026 | 13,430 | -102 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 13,532 | -102 | -0.75% |
| 2024 | 13,634 | -102 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 13,736 | -102 | -0.74% |
| 2022 | 13,838 | -37 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 13,875 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 13,875 | -346 | -2.43% |
| 2019 | 14,221 | 70 | 0.49% |
| 2018 | 14,151 | -100 | -0.7% |
| 2017 | 14,251 | -169 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 14,420 | -54 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 14,474 | 115 | 0.8% |
| 2014 | 14,359 | -16 | -0.11% |
| 2013 | 14,375 | 108 | 0.76% |
| 2012 | 14,267 | 44 | 0.31% |
| 2011 | 14,223 | 137 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 14,086 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 9,279 | 2,651 | 40% |
| 1980 | 6,628 | 2,276 | 52.3% |
| 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 | -23.1% |
| 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 | -11,876 | -90.49% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 7,323 | 52.85% |
| White | 5,478 | 39.54% |
| Other race | 908 | 6.55% |
| Asian | 109 | 0.79% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 0.27% |
| 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 | 4,612 | 2.96 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Married | 1,600 | 3.84 | 83 | 17 |
| Non Family | 1,478 | 1.09 | 62.9 | 37.1 |
| Female | 995 | 3.65 | 75 | 25 |
| Male | 539 | 4.24 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
3.68
Average Family Size
2.96
Average Household Size
74.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,312 | 16.52% |
| Associates Degree | 519 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 768 | 9.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 287 | 3.61% |
| High School Graduate | 2,323 | 29.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,543 | 19.42% |
| Some College | 1,192 | 15.01% |
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 | 7,274 | 4,454 | 767 |
| 2+ Races | 4,334 | 2,704 | 473 |
| White | 536 | 501 | 260 |
| Other Race | 438 | 270 | 6 |
| Asian | 67 | 67 | 28 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.51%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,444 | $49,926 | $55,694 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,975 | $37,500 | $18,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,500 | $23,468 | $21,025 |
| Overall | $27,591 | $33,707 | $23,168 |
| Some College | $38,036 | $55,288 | $23,726 |
$27,591
Average Earnings
$33,707
Average Male
$23,168
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
15.06% of Zapata County, Texas residents speak only English, while 84.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 84.3% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 12,824 | 4,917 | 38.34% |
| Multiple | 7,193 | 2,799 | 38.91% |
| Other | 873 | 352 | 40.32% |
| White | 589 | 175 | 29.71% |
37.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.09%
Male Poverty Rate
39.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zapata County, Texas is Other, with 40.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zapata County, Texas is White, with 29.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 37.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.18% |
| High School | 37.32% |
| Some College | 14.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.56% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 31.2% |
| Female Employed | 25.14% |
| Male Employed | 12.33% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $40,678 | $66,107 |
| Households | $36,527 | $56,798 |
| Married Families | $63,571 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,773 | $29,792 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
230
Number of Veterans
230
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 124 |
| Korea | 59 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 108 |
| 65 to 74 | 74 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 188 | 2.17% |
| 2+ Races | 128 | 2.53% |
| White | 84 | 2.31% |
| Black | 18 | 48.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.8%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
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
69.16%
Born in Zapata County, Texas
77.11%
Native Born
22.89%
Foreign Born
16.4%
Non Citizen
6.5%
Naturalized
77.11% of Zapata County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 69.16% having been born in Texas. 16.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.