Zavala County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 9,240 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zavala County, Texas is the 171st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 11,728 and has seen a growth of -21.21% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 8,880 | -72 | -0.8% |
| 2028 | 8,952 | -72 | -0.8% |
| 2027 | 9,024 | -72 | -0.79% |
| 2026 | 9,096 | -72 | -0.79% |
| 2025 | 9,168 | -72 | -0.78% |
| 2024 | 9,240 | -72 | -0.77% |
| 2023 | 9,312 | -72 | -0.77% |
| 2022 | 9,384 | -89 | -0.94% |
| 2021 | 9,473 | -188 | -1.95% |
| 2020 | 9,661 | -2,146 | -18.18% |
| 2019 | 11,807 | -127 | -1.06% |
| 2018 | 11,934 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 11,946 | -179 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 12,125 | -197 | -1.6% |
| 2015 | 12,322 | 68 | 0.55% |
| 2014 | 12,254 | 51 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 12,203 | 188 | 1.56% |
| 2012 | 12,015 | 143 | 1.2% |
| 2011 | 11,872 | 144 | 1.23% |
| 2010 | 11,728 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 12,162 | 496 | 4.25% |
| 1980 | 11,666 | 296 | 2.6% |
| 1970 | 11,370 | -1,326 | -10.44% |
| 1960 | 12,696 | 1,495 | 13.35% |
| 1950 | 11,201 | -402 | -3.46% |
| 1940 | 11,603 | 1,254 | 12.12% |
| 1930 | 10,349 | 7,241 | 232.98% |
| 1920 | 3,108 | 1,219 | 64.53% |
| 1910 | 1,889 | 1,097 | 138.51% |
| 1900 | 792 | -305 | -27.8% |
| 1890 | 1,097 | 687 | 167.56% |
| 1880 | 410 | 277 | 208.27% |
| 1870 | 133 | 107 | 411.54% |
| 1860 | 26 | -8,854 | -99.71% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 5,369 | 56.33% |
| White | 3,469 | 36.39% |
| Other race | 526 | 5.52% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 78 | 0.82% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,411 | 2.78 | 71 | 29 |
| Married | 1,238 | 2.92 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 1,065 | 3.62 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Non Family | 727 | 1.11 | 49.8 | 50.2 |
| Male | 381 | 3.14 | 77.2 | 22.8 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
71.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 666 | 11.67% |
| Associates Degree | 353 | 6.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 461 | 8.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 84 | 1.47% |
| High School Graduate | 1,884 | 33.02% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 853 | 14.95% |
| Some College | 1,405 | 24.62% |
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 | 5,259 | 3,801 | 433 |
| 2+ Races | 3,133 | 2,189 | 281 |
| Other Race | 460 | 243 | 35 |
| White | 394 | 340 | 102 |
| Black | 43 | 36 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 | $63,194 | $82,083 | $47,917 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,618 | $47,881 | $18,885 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,357 | $38,109 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,214 | $33,281 | $22,470 |
| Some College | $22,803 | $19,167 | $27,038 |
$26,214
Average Earnings
$33,281
Average Male
$22,470
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.83% of Zavala County, Texas residents speak only English, while 72.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,813 | 3,255 | 36.93% |
| Multiple | 5,360 | 2,087 | 38.94% |
| Other | 517 | 132 | 25.53% |
| White | 556 | 90 | 16.19% |
| Black | 72 | 72 | 100% |
| Asian | 68 | 21 | 30.88% |
36.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
35.53%
Male Poverty Rate
37.14%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Zavala County, Texas is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Zavala County, Texas is White, with 16.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 23.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.3% |
| High School | 30.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.1% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 81.19% |
| Male Employed | 27.18% |
| Male Unemployed | 21.35% |
| Female Employed | 20.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,734 | $56,727 |
| Households | $41,887 | $55,486 |
| Married Families | $74,701 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,694 | $30,124 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
38.6%
Male Marriage Rate
34.1%
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
165
Number of Veterans
165
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 81 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 28 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 75+ | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 16 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 165 | 2.67% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 2.23% |
| White | 54 | 2.27% |
| Other Race | 28 | 5.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
31.52%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.8%
Labor Force Participation
50.6%
Employment Rate
7.4%
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
83.94%
Born in Zavala County, Texas
94.04%
Native Born
5.96%
Foreign Born
2.77%
Non Citizen
3.19%
Naturalized
94.04% of Zavala County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 83.94% having been born in Texas. 2.77% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.