Zapata County's estimated 2026 population is 13,708 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zapata County is the 148th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 14,086 and has seen a growth of -2.68% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 32.3 years
Female: 34.1 years
Male: 29.6 years
There are 9,462 adults, (1,950 of whom are seniors) in Zapata County.
Female: 6,988 (50.5%)
Male: 6,853 (49.5%)
The racial composition of Zapata County includes 21.13% White, 7.69% other race, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 9,749 | 70.44% |
| White | 2,924 | 21.13% |
| Other race | 1,064 | 7.69% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 20 | 0.14% |
Zapata County's average per capita income is $25,637. Household income levels show a median of $39,239. The poverty rate stands at 38.39%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $60,769 | - |
| Families | $41,504 | $60,405 |
| Households | $39,239 | $55,372 |
| Non Families | $17,209 | $31,633 |
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