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Zapata Ranch, Texas
Willacy County ZapataRanch.svg
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
 (2020)
 • Total 87
 • Density 62.1/sq mi (24.2/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code
78569
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.

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 / 26.36056; -97.82083. 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.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2000 88
2010 108 22.7%
2020 87 −19.4%
U.S. Decennial Census
1850–1900 1910
1920 1930 1940
1950 1960 1970
1980 1990 2000
2010 2020

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.

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