Zapata County, TX Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Zapata County was 13,849, a 0.32% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Zapata County's population was 13,893, an increase of 0.14% compared to a population of 13,874 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Zapata County, TX population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Zapata County increased by 1,755. In this period, the peak population was 14,474 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 12,094 - -
2001 12,297 203 1.68%
2002 12,570 273 2.22%
2003 12,662 92 0.73%
2004 12,829 167 1.32%
2005 13,172 343 2.67%
2006 13,217 45 0.34%
2007 13,564 347 2.63%
2008 13,840 276 2.03%
2009 14,099 259 1.87%
2010 14,086 -13 -0.09%
2011 14,223 137 0.97%
2012 14,267 44 0.31%
2013 14,375 108 0.76%
2014 14,359 -16 -0.11%
2015 14,474 115 0.8%
2016 14,420 -54 -0.37%
2017 14,251 -169 -1.17%
2018 14,151 -100 -0.7%
2019 14,221 70 0.49%
2020 13,874 -347 -2.44%
2021 13,893 19 0.14%
2022 13,849 -44 -0.32%
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Zapata County, TX population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Zapata County's population increased by 1,992 (16.47%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Zapata County's population decreased by 212 (1.51%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Zapata County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Zapata County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 13,849. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Zapata County's population peaked in year 2015 at 14,474.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Zapata County's population was lowest in year 2000 at 12,094.

Zapata County, TX annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Zapata County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Zapata County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.66% per year. Overall the population grew 14.51% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Zapata County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Zapata County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 0.66% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 25. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Zapata County's population grew the most with an increase of 347 (2.63%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Zapata County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 347 (-2.44%).

Things to know

Is Zapata County, TX population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Zapata County's population decreased by 25 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 19 (0.14%) between 2020 and 2021; and decrease of 44 (0.32%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Zapata County, TX changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Zapata County decreased by 526 (3.66%). The population was highest at 14,474 in the year 2015 and lowest at 13,849 in the year 2022. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.29%.

References

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Zapata County, TX Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Zapata County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Zapata County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Zapata County was 13,849, a 0.32% decrease year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Zapata County population was 13,893, an increase of 0.14% compared to a population of 13,874 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Zapata County increased by 1,755. In this period, the peak population was 14,474 in the year 2015. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Zapata County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Zapata County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Zapata County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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