Zavalla, TX Demographics

A map of Zavalla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	459	530	81.0%	87.9%
Multiracial	93	35	16.4%	5.8%
Hispanic	15	23	2.6%	3.8%
Black	0	4	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	11	0.0%	1.8%

Zavalla, Texas has an estimated population of 567, a decrease from the 603 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.0% White, 16.4% Multiracial, 2.6% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Zavalla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Zavalla 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 Zavalla, that probability was 22.2% in 2020 and 31.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Zavalla is ranked the 1229th 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). Zavalla was ranked the 1188th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Zavalla's White Population

459 residents of Zavalla, or 81.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Zavalla is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Zavalla ranks 72nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's White population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. White residents' share of Zavalla's population has decreased from 87.9% to 81.0%.

Zavalla is more White than neighboring Broaddus (76.7% White), and Chireno (64.5% White). Zavalla is less White than neighboring Huntington (84.6% White), Colmesneil (85.5% White), and Chester (91% White).

Zavalla's Black Population

0 residents of Zavalla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Zavalla is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Zavalla ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Zavalla's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Zavalla is less Black than neighboring Huntington (2.5% Black), Colmesneil (8.4% Black), and Chireno (7.1% Black).

Zavalla's Asian Population

0 residents of Zavalla, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Zavalla is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Zavalla ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Zavalla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Zavalla is less Asian than neighboring Colmesneil (0.2% Asian), and Chester (1.3% Asian).

Zavalla's Hispanic Population

15 residents of Zavalla, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Zavalla is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Zavalla ranks 1817th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 34.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Zavalla's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.6%.

Zavalla is more Hispanic than neighboring Broaddus (0% Hispanic). Zavalla is less Hispanic than neighboring Huntington (4.3% Hispanic), Colmesneil (2.8% Hispanic), Chester (5.1% Hispanic), and Chireno (23.6% Hispanic).

Zavalla's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Zavalla, 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 Zavalla is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Zavalla ranks 116th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Zavalla's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Zavalla is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huntington (2.5% Native American/Other).

Zavalla's Multiracial Population

93 residents of Zavalla, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Zavalla is considerably higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Zavalla ranks 150th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Zavalla's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 165.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Zavalla's population has increased from 5.8% to 16.4%.

Zavalla is more Multiracial than neighboring Huntington (6.1% Multiracial), Colmesneil (3.1% Multiracial), Chester (2.6% Multiracial), and Chireno (4.8% Multiracial). Zavalla is less Multiracial than neighboring Broaddus (23.3% 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.