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The total population of Zapata County is estimated to be 13,896 with 6,953 males (50.04%) and 6,943 females (49.96%). There are 10 less females than males in Zapata County.
The median household income in Zapata County was $37,190 in 2021, which marked an a decrease of 141(0.38%) from $37,331 in 2020. This income is 49.85% of the U.S. median household income of $74,606 (all incomes in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars).
Per the latest American Community Survey by the Census Bureau, Zapata County sees its highest median household income among householders in the age group of 45 to 64 years old, at $37,228. Overall, the median household income for the county of Zapata County stands at $37,190.
In Zapata County, the median income for all workers aged 15 years and older, regardless of work hours, was $23,331 for males and $17,432 for females. However, when specifically considering full-time, year-round workers within the same age group, the median income was $43,212 for males and $35,479 for females.
In Zapata County, there are just two different racial groups among households. Among these, Two or More Races households report a median household income of $37,614, while White households have a median household income of $36,371.
In 2022, the population of Zapata County was 13,849, a 0.32% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Zapata County's population was 13,893, an increase of 0.14% compared to a population of 13,874 in 2020.
The median age in Zapata County, TX is 30.9, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 28.30% were under the age of 15, 21.48% aged 15 to 29, 36.95% aged 30 to 64, 11.68% aged 65 to 84, and 1.58% were 85 years of age and older.
Racial distribution of Zapata County population: 68.43% are White, 1.36% are Asian, 6.40% are some other race and 23.81% are multiracial.