Zapata County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48505 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,841 | — | #2,234 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $39,239 | -47.8% | #3,086 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 32.3 years | -17.0% | #3,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $97,100 | -65.6% | #3,031 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $617 | -46.9% | #3,022 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 38.4% | +204.7% | #3,153 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Zapata County has a population of 13,841, making it the #2,234 most populous county in the US. The median age is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Zapata County is $39,239, ranking #3,086 out of 3,222 counties — 47.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 38.4% and unemployment stands at 7.3%.
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The median home value in Zapata County is $97,100 (-65.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $617/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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72.4% of residents in Zapata County have health insurance coverage, which is 21.0% below the national rate.
About Zapata County, Texas
Zapata County, Texas has a total population of 13,841, making it the 2,234th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Zapata County is 32.3 years, which is 17.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Zapata County is $39,239, which ranks #3,086 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 47.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 38.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3%.
The median home value in Zapata County is $97,100, 65.6% below the national median. Renters in Zapata County pay a median gross rent of $617 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Zapata County, 15.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 55.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 72.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Zapata County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 93.9% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (4.8%).
All data for Zapata County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.