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Zapata

Texas · 5,383 residents · 7.642 sq mi
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Zapata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,079. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $110,500. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,383
+11%since 2000
from 4,856 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
704 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 635 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+8%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Zapata
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,079
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,136 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,990
+43%since 2000
from $11,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 33.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$110,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$407
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+120%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.3%(501)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino89.1%(4,327)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(1,141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(267)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino94.1%(5,067)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0.6%(31)
Diversity Score13.6%(730)
Diversity Score
14
−42%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
20.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zapata, Texas?

Zapata, Texas has about 5,383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zapata, Texas?

The typical household in Zapata, Texas earns about $29,079 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zapata, Texas expensive?

In Zapata, Texas, the median home is worth about $110,500, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Zapata, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zapata, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zapata, Texas?

About 22.7% of people in Zapata, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zapata, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zapata, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,802 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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