Zapata County, Texas

Total Population: 13,855

County Seat: Zapata

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Median Home Value

$88,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$36,527

Across all households

Median Age

31.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

13.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino93.9%
White (Non-Hispanic)4.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Two or More Races0.4%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

32.2%

65 Years and Over

13.5%

Male

49.9%

Female

50.1%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

76.5%

No Health Insurance

27.7%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

64.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

13.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$36,527

Mean Household Income

$56,798

Per Capita Income

$19,131

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

69.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

31.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$88,800

Median Rent

$569/mo

Total Housing Units

6,218

Owner-Occupied

74.6%

Renter-Occupied

25.4%

Vacancy Rate

25.8%

Married Couple Households

34.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

11.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

24.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

29.8%

Average Household Size

2.96

Broadband Internet Access

71.2%

Housing Built Since 2010

9.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48505.