Zapata County, Texas
Total Population: 13,855
County Seat: Zapata
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
13.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
5.9%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.