Zapata County is a county located in the state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 12,182. Its county seat is
Zapata. Zapata is named for Antonio Zapata, a rancher in the area and rebel against Mexico.
Adjacent counties
Webb County (north)
Jim Hogg County (east)
Starr County (southeast)
Mexico (southwest & west)
Demographics
The following info will be useful for Christian dating - there are 12,182 people, 3,921 households, and 3,164 families residing in the county. Zapata County is estimated to be the 11th fastest growing county (+15.8%) in the state of Texas since the year 2000 (based on % of population change). The population density is 5/km˛ (12/mi˛). There are 6,167 housing units at an average density of 2/km˛ (6/mi˛).
Of possible import to Christian singles - The racial constituency of the county is 84.07% White, 0.41% Black or African American, 0.32% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 12.64% from other races, and 2.33% from two or more races. 84.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 3,921 households out of which 43.20% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 64.20% are married couples living together, 13.00% have a female householder with no husband present, and 19.30% are non-families. 17.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 3.10 and the average family size is 3.52.
Christian singles will astutely note - The population is spread out with 33.00% under the age of 18, 10.00% from 18 to 24, 24.10% from 25 to 44, 18.60% from 45 to 64, and 14.30% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 31 years. For every 100 females there are 96.80 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.70 males.
The median income for a household in the county is $24,635, and the median income for a family is $26,722. Males have a median income of $26,294 versus $14,579 for females. The per capita income for the county is $10,486. 35.80% of the population and 29.30% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 46.10% of those under the age of 18 and 21.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Cities and towns
Falcon Lake Estates
Falcon Mesa
Lopeno
Medina
Morales-Sanchez
New Falcon
San Ignacio
Siesta Shores
Zapata
Religious establishments
Zapata County is a very religious community, with a large majority of the population being a member of the many churches that are centered in the county seat of Zapata. The following is a list of churches in Zapata County as of 2005.
Abiding Savior Lutheran Church
Church of Christ
Church of Christ Christian Union
Mission on the Hill Fellowship
Church of Christ in Christian Union
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Iglesia Pentecostes Rosa de Saron
Iglesia Christiana "Vida Abundante"
Interdenominational Services (Lakefront Lodge West)
King's Way Church
Lakeshore Tabernacle
Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
Iglesia Bautista Nuevo Vida
Iglesia Cristo Misionera
United Methodist Church
Nueva Esperanza Iglesia Bautista
First Baptist Church
Surmise Baptist Church
Iglesia Pentecostes Emmanuel
Iglesia Adventista Del Septimo Dia
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