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Zapata Micro

Zapata, TX · 1 counties · 9,279 residents · 998.412 sq mi
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Zapata has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,926. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 2,903 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,400. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

9,279
−24%vs 2000
vs 12,182 in 2000
1990 – 2025
9 / sq mi
−24%vs 2000
vs 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.0
−6%vs 2000
vs 30.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9K10K12K13K15K1990201020202024Zapata
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,926
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,635 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$6,541
−38%vs 2000
vs $10,486 in 2000
US average: $14,340
41.0%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$239
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $267 in 2000
US average: $450
82.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
2.4
+57%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(1,771)
Black0.2%(22)
Hispanic / Latino84.8%(10,328)
Asian0.1%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.8%(3,879)
1990
White, non-Hispanic72%(6,682)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(7,498)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other27.9%(2,585)
Diversity Score77.2%(7,167)
77
+143%vs 2000
vs 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.9%
−1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 53.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.3 min
+18%vs 2000
vs 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Zapata, TX?

Zapata, TX has about 9,279 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Zapata, TX?

The typical household in Zapata, TX earns about $14,926 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zapata, TX expensive?

In Zapata, TX, the median home is worth about $35,400, and the typical rent is about $239 a month.

How educated are people in Zapata, TX?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Zapata, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zapata, TX?

About 41.0% of people in Zapata, TX live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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