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Zapata County, TX: growth, migration and housing
Zapata County has 13,753 residents, down 0.9% since 2020 (-0.3% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 118 households moved in and 163 moved out (-45 net), while a net $1.4M of income left. Median household income is $39,239, the median home $97,100 and median rent $617 a month.
In Texas: 186th of 254 counties for 5-year population growth · 198th of 245 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 249th of 254 counties for median household income · 216th of 250 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Zapata County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Webb County, TX | 41 | $2.2M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Zapata County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Webb County, TX | 44 | $1.9M |
| Bexar County, TX | 23 | $0.9M |
| Hidalgo County, TX | 20 | $0.8M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.