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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Zapata County

Texas · 12,182 residents · 998.412 sq mi
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Zapata County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,635. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $37,100. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

12,182
+31%since 1990
from 9,279 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+31%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
+6%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Zapata County
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,635
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,926 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,486
+60%since 1990
from $6,541 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.8%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 41.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,100
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$267
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.0% in 1990
18.1% rent
1.5
−37%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(6,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(7,498)
Asian0.1%(12)
Diversity Score77.2%(7,167)
2000
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(1,771)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino84.8%(10,328)
Asian0.1%(17)
Diversity Score31.8%(3,879)
32
−59%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.1%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 50.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−15%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zapata County, Texas?

Zapata County, Texas has about 12,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Zapata County, Texas?

The typical household in Zapata County, Texas earns about $24,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zapata County, Texas expensive?

In Zapata County, Texas, the median home is worth about $37,100, and the typical rent is about $267 a month.

How educated are people in Zapata County, Texas?

About 8.7% of adults age 25 and over in Zapata County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zapata County, Texas?

About 35.8% of people in Zapata County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zapata County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zapata County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,903 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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