Zavala County's estimated 2026 population is 8,892 with a growth rate of -1.6% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Zavala County is the 174th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 11,728 and has seen a growth of -24.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 30.8 years
Female: 30.7 years
Male: 31.7 years
There are 6,655 adults, (1,477 of whom are seniors) in Zavala County.
Female: 4,465 (47.4%)
Male: 4,947 (52.6%)
The racial composition of Zavala County includes 22.09% White, 5.1% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 6,718 | 71.38% |
| White | 2,079 | 22.09% |
| Other race | 480 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 79 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.5% |
| Native American | 9 | 0.1% |
Zavala County's average per capita income is $27,149. Household income levels show a median of $36,749. The poverty rate stands at 33.92%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $66,761 | - |
| Families | $40,579 | $54,175 |
| Households | $36,749 | $50,963 |
| Non Families | $16,530 | $35,809 |
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