Zapata Ranch, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 190, Zapata Ranch's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Zapata Ranch is a small community located in Texas, within Willacy County. The total population is 190. It ranks as the 1567th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Zapata Ranch is 56.6 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Zapata Ranch is $111,270. This is 42% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 38% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.2%. This is 77% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Zapata Ranch, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 84.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Zapata Ranch has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 92.6% of all residents. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (92.6% vs 39.7%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Zapata Ranch, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.