Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 13,841 (100%) |
| Population Density | 14 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 12 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $39,239 |
| Per Capita Income | $18,613 |
| Median Home Value | $97,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 6,255 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 3,285 (52.5%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 1,280 (20.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,690 (27.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 4,565 |
| Average Household Size | 2.98 |
| Family Households | 3,288 (72.0%) |
The table below compares Zapata County to the other 254 counties and county equivalents in Texas by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 146 | 43rd |
| Population Density | # 154 | 40th |
| Median Household Income | # 250 | 2nd |
| Per Capita Income | # 254 | 1st |
| Diversity Index | # 251 | 2nd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Texas Census Data Comparison Tool.