Zapata County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Zapata County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48505
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 505
Geography
- Land Area
- 998.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 59.60 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1058.02 sq mi
- Latitude
- 26.996981
- Longitude
- -99.182603
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 11,522
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 7,175
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 787 | 6.8% |
| Hispanic | 10,738 | 93.2% |
| White | 673 | 5.8% |
| Black | 21 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 17 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 666 | 9.3% |
| Hispanic | 6,506 | 90.7% |
| White | 574 | 8.0% |
| Black | 64 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 29 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 13,841
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $42,484
- Poverty Rate
- 37.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 5,190
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,924 | 21.1% |
| Black | 20 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 84 | 0.6% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 7,360
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 7,135 | 96.9% |
| Republican | 156 | 2.1% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 69 | 0.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,681 | 50.0% |
| Female | 3,678 | 50.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 482 | 6.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,802 | 92.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.1% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,749
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 50.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 263 | 54.6% |
| Hispanic | 3,451 | 50.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 5 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,742 | 47.3% |
| Female | 2,006 | 54.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,189 (27.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,228 (14.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,255
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $95,255
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $683
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.