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Zavala County

Texas · 9,670 residents · 1,297.407 sq mi
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Zavala County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,090. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 1,930 residents. 12% 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 $59,400. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,670
−17%since 2000
from 11,600 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+22%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K11K12K12K1990201020202024Zavala County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,090
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,844 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,738
+67%since 2000
from $10,034 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 41.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $217 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
29.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8%(924)
Black0.4%(43)
Hispanic / Latino91.2%(10,582)
Asian0.1%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.4%(2,250)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(572)
Black0.7%(67)
Hispanic / Latino92.5%(8,944)
Asian0.2%(19)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score16.5%(1,594)
Segregation Score64.1%(6,195)
Diversity Score
16
−15%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
64
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.2%
−57.3 ptssince 2013
from 73.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zavala County, Texas?

Zavala County, Texas has about 9,670 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Zavala County, Texas earns about $40,090 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zavala County, Texas expensive?

In Zavala County, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,400, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Zavala County, Texas?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Zavala County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zavala County, Texas?

About 35.2% of people in Zavala County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zavala County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Zavala County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,492 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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