Zapata, TX Demographics

A map of Zapata's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,369	5,067	89.2%	94.1%
White	367	267	7.5%	5.0%
Asian	84	5	1.7%	0.1%
Multiracial	68	28	1.4%	0.5%
Black	9	4	0.2%	0.1%
Native American/Other	0	12	0.0%	0.2%

Zapata, Texas has an estimated population of 4,897, a decrease from the 5,383 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.2% Hispanic, 7.5% White, 1.7% Asian, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zapata, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zapata has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Zapata, that probability was 11.2% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zapata is ranked the 433rd most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Zapata was ranked the 388th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zapata's White Population

367 residents of Zapata, or 7.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zapata is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Zapata ranks 1605th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's White population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. White residents' share of Zapata's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.5%.

Zapata is more White than neighboring Medina (1.4% White), Falcon Lake Estates (7.4% White), Siesta Shores (3.4% White), and Las Palmas (0% White). Zapata is less White than neighboring Falcon Mesa (19.5% White).

Zapata's Black Population

9 residents of Zapata, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zapata is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Zapata ranks 1442nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's Black population has grown by an estimated 125.0%. Black residents' share of Zapata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Zapata is more Black than neighboring Medina (0% Black), Falcon Lake Estates (0% Black), Falcon Mesa (0% Black), Siesta Shores (0% Black), and Las Palmas (0% Black).

Zapata's Asian Population

84 residents of Zapata, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zapata is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Zapata ranks 1257th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1580.0%. Asian residents' share of Zapata's population has increased from 0.1% to 1.7%.

Zapata is more Asian than neighboring Medina (0% Asian), Falcon Lake Estates (0% Asian), Falcon Mesa (0% Asian), Siesta Shores (0% Asian), and Las Palmas (0% Asian).

Zapata's Hispanic Population

4,369 residents of Zapata, or 89.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zapata is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Zapata ranks 235th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 13.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Zapata's population has decreased from 94.1% to 89.2%.

Zapata is more Hispanic than neighboring Falcon Mesa (80.5% Hispanic). Zapata is less Hispanic than neighboring Medina (98.4% Hispanic), Falcon Lake Estates (92.6% Hispanic), Siesta Shores (96.6% Hispanic), and Las Palmas (100% Hispanic).

Zapata's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zapata, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Zapata is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Zapata ranks 1413th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zapata's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Zapata's Multiracial Population

68 residents of Zapata, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zapata is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Zapata ranks 1551st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zapata's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 142.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Zapata's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.4%.

Zapata is more Multiracial than neighboring Medina (0.2% Multiracial), Falcon Lake Estates (0% Multiracial), Falcon Mesa (0% Multiracial), Siesta Shores (0% Multiracial), and Las Palmas (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.