Zavala County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48507 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,412 | — | #2,535 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $36,749 | -51.1% | #3,109 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 30.8 years | -20.8% | #3,163 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $98,800 | -65.0% | #3,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $548 | -52.9% | #3,122 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.9% | +169.2% | #3,133 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Zavala County has a population of 9,412, making it the #2,535 most populous county in the US. The median age is 30.8 years, which is 20.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Zavala County is $36,749, ranking #3,109 out of 3,222 counties — 51.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.9% and unemployment stands at 3.9%.
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The median home value in Zavala County is $98,800 (-65.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $548/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.0%.
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85.1% of residents in Zavala County have health insurance coverage, which is 7.2% below the national rate.
About Zavala County, Texas
Zavala County, Texas has a total population of 9,412, making it the 2,535th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Zavala County is 30.8 years, which is 20.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Zavala County is $36,749, which ranks #3,109 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 51.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9%.
The median home value in Zavala County is $98,800, 65.0% below the national median. Renters in Zavala County pay a median gross rent of $548 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Zavala County, 11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Zavala County is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (6.0%).
All data for Zavala 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.