Zapata County, TX — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$36,527
Per Capita Income
$19,131
Poverty Rate
37.4%
SNAP Recipients
31.4%
Gini Index
0.519
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K39.5%
$25K–$50K23.2%
$50K–$75K9.1%
$75K–$100K9.4%
$100K–$150K9.3%
$150K–$200K6.8%
$200K+2.8%
The median household income in Zapata County, TX is $36,527 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $19,131. 37.4% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 31.4% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.519 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).