Zapata County, Texas
Zapata County: county in Texas, United States
About
Zapata County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 14,018 and a population density of 5 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 14,172 inhabitants. Its county seat is Zapata. The county was created 168 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Zapata County at a glance
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ZapataPopulation 5,089
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Quick Facts about Zapata County
| Population | 14,172 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2740 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 5.6% |
| Land as percent of area | 94.4% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 27.0008,-99.1686 |
| Altitude | 351 feet / 107 meters |
| Capital | Zapata |
| Establishment | January 22, 1858 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 19:57:01 (16th April 2026) |
| Density | 5 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.09% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Zapata County is located at 27°0'3"N 99°10'7"W (27.0007800, -99.1686100). It has 2 neighbors: Jim Hogg County and Starr County.
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Zapata County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Zapata County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Zapata | 5,089 | Census designated place |
Official website of Zapata County
Official Website- Zapata
Demographics
The population of Zapata County increased by 1.09% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 14,018 | - | census |
| 2011 | 14,227 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 14,276 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 14,385 | 0.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 14,376 | -0.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 14,493 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 14,446 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 14,254 | -1.35% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 14,149 | -0.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 14,179 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 14,172 | -0.05% | estimation process |
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|---|---|---|
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