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Zapata County Independent School District
Zapata County Independent School District is a unified school district in Texas with a community population of 13,841. The median household income is $39,239 and the median age is 32.3.
13,841
Population
14
People / sq mi
$39,239
Median Income
32.3
Median Age
Zapata County Independent School District covers 998 sq mi of land at 13.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 21.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 16.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$39,239
Median Household Income
$18,613
Per Capita Income
35.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$97,100
Median Home Value
$617
Median Rent
72.0%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
65.9%
High School+
15.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Zapata County Independent School District serves a community with a population of 13,841 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Texas.
The median household income in Zapata County Independent School District is $39,239, with a per capita income of $18,613. The poverty rate is 35.7%.
Zapata County Independent School District is 21.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 16.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Zapata County Independent School District, 65.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Zapata County Independent School District is $97,100, with a median rent of $617. The homeownership rate is 72.0%.
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Data for Zapata County Independent School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4846710).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.