Zapata County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,003 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 13.2 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.48% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 31.4 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 4,612 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Zapata County grew by 2.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 13,855 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Zapata County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $36,084 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | -0.01% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 8.0% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Zapata County is about 53% lower than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $167,410 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $568 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.6% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Zapata County is about 24.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $568 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Zapata County spend about 26 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 109 hours, about 4.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 13.0 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 26.1 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 109 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,367 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 7.9% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,996 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 213 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Zapata County is 13 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Zapata County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.4% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.96 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Zapata County has a health index of D, which means it is barely healthy.
| Metric | Zapata County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 30.5% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.1% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Zapata County, Texas.
What is the population of Zapata County, Texas?
The population of Zapata County, Texas is 14,003, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Zapata County, Texas?
The population density of Zapata County, Texas is 13.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Zapata County, Texas?
The median household income in Zapata County, Texas is $36,084, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Zapata County, Texas?
The median home price in Zapata County, Texas is $167,410, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Zapata County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Zapata County, Texas is 8.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.