Zapata Ranch, Texas

CDP in Texas, United States

Zapata Ranch, Texas

CDP

Coordinates: 26°21′38″N 97°49′15″W﻿ / ﻿26.36056°N 97.82083°W﻿ / 26.36056; -97.82083
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/sq mi (24/km2)
Time zone| UTC-6 (Central (CST))
• Summer (DST)| UTC-5 (CDT)
Zip Code|

78569

FIPS code| 48-80722[1]
GNIS feature ID| 1852785[2]

Zapata Ranch is a census-designated place (CDP) in Willacy County, Texas, United States. The population was 87 at the 2020 census.

## Geography

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Zapata Ranch is located at 26°21′38″N 97°49′15″W﻿ / ﻿26.36056°N 97.82083°W﻿ / 26.36056; -97.82083 (26.360498, -97.820948).[3]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.7 km2), all land.

## Demographics

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Historical population Census| Pop.| Note| %±

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2000| 88| | —
2010| 108| | 22.7%
2020| 87| | −19.4%
U.S. Decennial Census[4]
1850–1900[5] 1910[6]
1920[7] 1930[8] 1940[9]
1950[10] 1960[11] 1970[12]
1980[13] 1990[14] 2000[15]
2010[16] 2020[17]

As of the census[1] of 2000, there were 88 people, 28 households, and 22 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 62.5 inhabitants per square mile (24.1/km2). There were 31 housing units at an average density of 22.0/sq mi (8.5/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 77.27% White, 3.41% African American, 19.32% from other races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 80.68% of the population.

There were 28 households, out of which 39.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 46.4% were married couples living together, 17.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 21.4% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.14 and the average family size was 3.73.

In the CDP, the population was spread out, with 31.8% under the age of 18, 10.2% from 18 to 24, 28.4% from 25 to 44, 14.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 114.3 males.

The median income for a household in the CDP was $14,444, and the median income for a family was $20,500. Males had a median income of $14,191 versus $9,417 for females. The per capita income for the CDP was $10,206. None of the population or families were below the poverty line.

## Education

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Zapata Ranch is served by the Lyford Consolidated Independent School District.

In addition, South Texas Independent School District operates magnet schools that serve the community.

## References

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1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
3. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. February 12, 2011. Retrieved April 23, 2011.
4. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
5. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
6. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
7. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
8. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
9. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
10. ^ "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
11. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
12. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
13. ^ "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
14. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
15. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
16. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
17. ^ "Census Bureau profile: Zapata Ranch, Texas". United States Census Bureau. May 2023. Retrieved May 27, 2024.

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Municipalities and communities of Willacy County, Texas, United States

County seat: Raymondville

Cities|

* Lyford
* Raymondville
* San Perlita

Willacy County map

CDPs|

* Lasara
* Los Angeles
* Port Mansfield
* Ranchette Estates
* Santa Monica
* Sebastian
* Zapata Ranch

Other communities|

* Lyford South
* Willamar

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