Zapata Ranch, Texas facts for kids
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Zapata Ranch, Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Willacy |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Land | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 87 |
| • Density | 62.1/sq mi (24.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Zip Code |
78569
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| FIPS code | 48-80722 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1852785 |
Zapata Ranch is a small community located in Willacy County, Texas, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area the government tracks for population information, even though it's not officially a city or town. In 2020, about 87 people lived in Zapata Ranch.
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Where is Zapata Ranch Located?
Zapata Ranch is found in the southern part of Texas. Its exact location is 26°21′38″N 97°49′15″W / 26.36056°N 97.82083°W. The community covers a small area of about 1.4 square miles (3.7 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside its borders.
Who Lives in Zapata Ranch?
The number of people living in Zapata Ranch has changed a bit over the years.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 88 | — | |
| 2010 | 108 | 22.7% | |
| 2020 | 87 | −19.4% | |
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Population Details from 2000
In the year 2000, there were 88 people living in Zapata Ranch. These people lived in 28 different homes, and 22 of these were families.
- Most people in Zapata Ranch identified as White.
- A smaller number identified as African American or from other races.
- A large part of the population, about 80%, identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Families and Ages
- About 39% of the homes had children under 18 living there.
- Nearly half of the homes were married couples living together.
- Some homes had a female head of household without a husband.
- About 21% of homes had someone living alone.
- The average home had about 3 people.
The population was made up of people of all ages:
- About 31% were under 18 years old.
- About 10% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 28% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 14% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 14% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Zapata Ranch in 2000 was 33 years old.
Money and Income
In 2000, the average income for a home in Zapata Ranch was $14,444 per year. For families, the average income was $20,500 per year. The average income per person was $10,206. No families or individuals were reported to be living below the poverty line at that time.
Education in Zapata Ranch
Students in Zapata Ranch attend schools run by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District. This district provides education for children in the area.
Also, the South Texas Independent School District offers special "magnet schools." These schools have unique programs and are open to students from the community who meet their requirements.
Images for kids
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A map showing the location of Zapata Ranch in Willacy County, Texas.
See also
In Spanish: Zapata Ranch (Texas) para niños
