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Zavala County Overview

$20,409
PER CAPITA INCOME
$52,679
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,243
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
44.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
55.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,198
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,700
TOTAL POPULATION
5,101
MALE POPULATION
4,599
FEMALE POPULATION
110.92
MALES / 100 FEMALES
90.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
33.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
4,046
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
55.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Zavala County Area Codes

Income in Zavala County

Income Overview in Zavala County

Per Capita Income in Zavala County is $20,409, while median incomes of families and households are $52,679 and $49,243 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,700$20,409
Median Family Income2,744$52,679
Mean Family Income2,744$63,936
Median Household Income3,427$49,243
Mean Household Income3,427$60,004
Income Deficit2,744$9,198
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,70044.29%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,70055.71¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,7000.40

Earnings by Sex in Zavala County

Average Earnings in Zavala County are $24,402, $33,878 for men and $18,872 for women, a difference of 44.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Zavala County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male2,453 (56.3%)$33,878
Female1,905 (43.7%)$18,872
Total4,358 (100.0%)$24,402

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zavala County

The most common earnings brackets in Zavala County are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (319 | 13.0%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (231 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Zavala County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less47 (1.9%)63 (3.3%)
$2,500 to $4,99972 (2.9%)134 (7.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49963 (2.6%)104 (5.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99983 (3.4%)69 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,499226 (9.2%)231 (12.1%)
$12,500 to $14,999159 (6.5%)220 (11.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49919 (0.8%)30 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,999108 (4.4%)185 (9.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49940 (1.6%)46 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999161 (6.6%)207 (10.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999155 (6.3%)32 (1.7%)
$30,000 to $34,999133 (5.4%)114 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999114 (4.6%)39 (2.1%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (1.3%)85 (4.5%)
$45,000 to $49,999153 (6.2%)131 (6.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999188 (7.7%)41 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,99991 (3.7%)53 (2.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999158 (6.4%)45 (2.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999319 (13.0%)54 (2.8%)
$100,000+132 (5.4%)22 (1.1%)
Total2,453 (100.0%)1,905 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zavala County

Average earnings in Zavala County are $45,066 for men and $22,609 for women, a difference of 49.8%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $64,375, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $33,319. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,625, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $17,526.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Zavala County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$34,958$0
High School Diploma$45,379$17,526
College or Associate's Degree$33,319$24,205
Bachelor's Degree$64,375$48,625
Graduate Degree--
Total$45,066$22,609

Family Income in Zavala County

Family Income Brackets in Zavala County

According to the Zavala County family income data, there are 513 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.7% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 41 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Zavala County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001154.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991957.1%
$15,000 to $24,99929410.7%
$25,000 to $34,9992559.3%
$35,000 to $49,99951318.7%
$50,000 to $74,99929110.6%
$75,000 to $99,99949117.9%
$100,000 to $149,99950518.4%
$150,000 to $199,999411.5%
$200,000+471.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zavala County

4-person families (323 | 11.8%) account for the highest median family income in Zavala County with $95,497 per family, while 2-person families (1,255 | 45.7%) have the highest median income of $26,562 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Zavala County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,255 (45.7%)$53,125
3-Person Families675 (24.6%)$0
4-Person Families323 (11.8%)$95,497
5-Person Families396 (14.4%)$39,018
6-Person Families64 (2.3%)$74,318
7+ Person Families31 (1.1%)$0
Total2,744 (100.0%)$52,679

Family Income by Number of Earners in Zavala County

The median family income in Zavala County is $52,679, with families comprising 3+ earners (115) having the highest median family income of $91,442, while families with 1 earner (1,136) have the lowest median family income of $31,417, accounting for 4.2% and 41.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Zavala County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners441 (16.1%)$39,620
1 Earner1,136 (41.4%)$31,417
2 Earners1,052 (38.3%)$80,888
3+ Earners115 (4.2%)$91,442
Total2,744 (100.0%)$52,679

Household Income in Zavala County

Household Income Brackets in Zavala County

With 596 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Zavala County, accounting for 17.4% of all households. In contrast, only 41 households (1.2%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Zavala County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001715.0%
$10,000 to $14,99940111.7%
$15,000 to $24,9992366.9%
$25,000 to $34,99934310.0%
$35,000 to $49,99959617.4%
$50,000 to $74,99949314.4%
$75,000 to $99,99956916.6%
$100,000 to $149,99952815.4%
$150,000 to $199,999411.2%
$200,000+481.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Zavala County

The median household income in Zavala County is $49,243, with the highest median household income of $67,295 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 857 households (25.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $37,829, with 329 households (9.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Zavala County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years329 (9.6%)$37,829
25 to 44 Years1,214 (35.4%)$63,733
45 to 64 Years857 (25.0%)$67,295
65+ Years1,027 (30.0%)$39,912
Total3,427 (100.0%)$49,243

Poverty in Zavala County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zavala County

With 28.3% poverty level for males and 33.9% for females among the residents of Zavala County, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 119 males (86.9%) and 514 females (96.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Zavala County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years164 (42.5%)133 (42.8%)
5 Years119 (86.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years332 (74.3%)71 (31.3%)
12 to 14 Years104 (42.4%)514 (96.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years109 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years102 (20.3%)207 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Years25 (3.6%)177 (30.7%)
35 to 44 Years185 (33.3%)194 (31.9%)
45 to 54 Years48 (9.4%)17 (4.3%)
55 to 64 Years93 (21.4%)28 (6.1%)
65 to 74 Years79 (14.2%)145 (27.5%)
75 Years and over67 (37.2%)74 (25.0%)
Total1,427 (28.3%)1,560 (33.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zavala County

According to the poverty statistics in Zavala County, males aged 15 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Zavala County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years222 (57.5%)178 (57.2%)
5 Years18 (13.1%)23 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years115 (25.7%)156 (68.7%)
12 to 14 Years141 (57.6%)21 (3.9%)
15 Years73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years213 (66.1%)141 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years401 (79.7%)296 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years662 (96.4%)400 (69.3%)
35 to 44 Years371 (66.7%)415 (68.1%)
45 to 54 Years461 (90.6%)374 (95.7%)
55 to 64 Years342 (78.6%)430 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years476 (85.8%)383 (72.5%)
75 Years and over113 (62.8%)222 (75.0%)
Total3,608 (71.7%)3,039 (66.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zavala County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Zavala County show that 5.3% or 82 of the total 1,557 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.4%, comprising of 82 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Zavala County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children892 (91.6%)82 (8.4%)
1 or 2 Children456 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,475 (94.7%)82 (5.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zavala County

According to the poverty data in Zavala County, 16.8% or 63 single-father households and 53.0% or 430 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (24.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Zavala County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)13 (4.3%)
1 or 2 Children37 (24.7%)320 (79.4%)
3 or 4 Children26 (15.4%)78 (85.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total63 (16.8%)430 (53.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zavala County

The poverty data for Zavala County shows that 82 of the married-couple family households (5.3%) and 493 of the single-parent households (41.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 households (8.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Zavala County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children82 (8.4%)13 (3.7%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)357 (64.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)104 (40.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total82 (5.3%)493 (41.5%)

Race in Zavala County

The most populous races in Zavala County are Hispanic or Latino (9,099 | 93.8%), White / Caucasian (5,615 | 57.9%), and Two or more Races (3,525 | 36.3%).
Race in Zavala County
Race# Population% Population
Asian320.3%
Black / African American700.7%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,09993.8%
Native / Alaskan110.1%
White / Caucasian5,61557.9%
Two or more Races3,52536.3%
Some other Race4474.6%
Total9,700100.0%

Ancestry in Zavala County

The most populous ancestries reported in Zavala County are Mexican (8,929 | 92.0%), American (210 | 2.2%), Irish (133 | 1.4%), Chilean (77 | 0.8%), and South American (77 | 0.8%), together accounting for 97.2% of all Zavala County residents.
Ancestry in Zavala County
Ancestry# Population% Population
American2102.2%
British220.2%
Chilean770.8%
Cuban10.0%
Dutch200.2%
English190.2%
French70.1%
German560.6%
Irish1331.4%
Korean320.3%
Mexican8,92992.0%
Mexican American Indian340.4%
Scottish220.2%
South American770.8%
Spanish180.2%
Ute110.1%
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Immigrants in Zavala County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Zavala County came from Latin America (706 | 7.3%), Central America (693 | 7.1%), Mexico (693 | 7.1%), Africa (22 | 0.2%), and South Africa (22 | 0.2%), together accounting for 22.0% of all Zavala County residents.
Immigrants in Zavala County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa220.2%
Caribbean10.0%
Central America6937.1%
Chile120.1%
Cuba10.0%
Europe200.2%
Latin America7067.3%
Mexico6937.1%
Netherlands200.2%
South Africa220.2%
South America120.1%
Western Europe200.2%
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Sex and Age in Zavala County

Sex and Age in Zavala County

The most populous age groups in Zavala County are 5 to 9 Years (584 | 11.5%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (637 | 13.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Zavala County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years386 (7.6%)311 (6.8%)
5 to 9 Years584 (11.5%)148 (3.2%)
10 to 14 Years245 (4.8%)637 (13.9%)
15 to 19 Years557 (10.9%)249 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years366 (7.2%)395 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years327 (6.4%)303 (6.6%)
30 to 34 Years370 (7.2%)274 (6.0%)
35 to 39 Years212 (4.2%)81 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Years357 (7.0%)528 (11.5%)
45 to 49 Years284 (5.6%)142 (3.1%)
50 to 54 Years233 (4.6%)249 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years284 (5.6%)322 (7.0%)
60 to 64 Years161 (3.2%)136 (3.0%)
65 to 69 Years284 (5.6%)347 (7.5%)
70 to 74 Years271 (5.3%)181 (3.9%)
75 to 79 Years106 (2.1%)98 (2.1%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)50 (1.1%)
85 Years and over74 (1.5%)148 (3.2%)
Total5,101 (100.0%)4,599 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Zavala County

Median Family Size in Zavala County

The median family size in Zavala County is 3.10 persons per family, with single female/mother families (812 | 29.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (1,557 | 56.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.88 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Zavala County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,557 (56.7%)2.88
Single Male/Father375 (13.7%)3.01
Single Female/Mother812 (29.6%)3.56
Total Families2,744 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Zavala County

The median household size in Zavala County is 2.81 persons per household, with single female/mother households (812 | 23.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.95 persons per household. non-family households (683 | 19.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Zavala County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,557 (45.4%)2.88
Single Male/Father375 (10.9%)3.12
Single Female/Mother812 (23.7%)3.95
Non-family683 (19.9%)1.13
Total Households3,427 (100.0%)2.81

Household Size by Marriage Status in Zavala County

Out of a total of 3,427 households in Zavala County, 2,744 (80.1%) are family households, while 683 (19.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,039, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 569.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Zavala County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-569 (16.6%)
2-Person Households1,039 (30.3%)114 (3.3%)
3-Person Households823 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households391 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households396 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households64 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households31 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,744 (80.1%)683 (19.9%)

Female Fertility in Zavala County

Fertility by Age in Zavala County

Average fertility rate in Zavala County is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 90.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 88.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Zavala County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years9 (11.3%)9.0
35 to 50 years71 (88.7%)90.0
Total80 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zavala County

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Zavala County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Zavala County

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Zavala County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8 (10.0%)18.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree1 (1.3%)2.0
Bachelor's Degree71 (88.7%)206.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total80 (100.0%)40.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zavala County

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Zavala County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)71 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Zavala County

Employment by Class of Employer in Zavala County

Among the 3,612 employed individuals in Zavala County, private company employees (2,190 | 60.6%), local government employees (439 | 12.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (430 | 11.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Zavala County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees2,19060.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)40.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)43011.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations2787.7%
Local Government Employees43912.1%
State Government Employees2316.4%
Federal Government Employees190.5%
Unpaid Family Workers210.6%
Total3,612100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Zavala County

According to the labor force statistics for Zavala County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,316), 55.3% or 4,046 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 235 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 93.6% or 603 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.0% or 180 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Zavala County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years96 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years544 (71.5%)180 (33.0%)
25 to 29 Years428 (67.9%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years603 (93.6%)13 (2.2%)
35 to 44 Years733 (62.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years723 (79.6%)15 (2.1%)
55 to 59 Years309 (51.0%)4 (1.3%)
60 to 64 Years203 (68.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years389 (35.9%)27 (6.9%)
75 Years and over20 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,046 (55.3%)235 (5.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zavala County

According to labor force statistics for Zavala County, 70.3% of individuals (2,997) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,263) are in the labor force, with 1.1% or 33 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.7% or 606 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 1.5% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Zavala County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School517 (60.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma769 (56.7%)19 (1.4%)
College / Associate Degree1,107 (79.2%)21 (1.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher606 (93.7%)5 (0.7%)
Total2,997 (70.3%)47 (1.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Zavala County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zavala County are Management (430 | 11.3%), Community & Social Service (372 | 9.8%), Education Instruction & Library (239 | 6.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (214 | 5.6%), and Health Technologists (151 | 4.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Zavala County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Zavala County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (89.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Zavala County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management300 (69.8%)130 (30.2%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science41 (89.1%)5 (10.9%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 125 (33.6%)247 (66.4%)
Education, Arts & Media36 (30.8%)81 (69.2%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library89 (37.2%)150 (62.8%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (2.8%)208 (97.2%)
Health Technologists6 (4.0%)145 (96.0%)
Total (Category)472 (42.6%)636 (57.4%)
Total (Overall)2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Zavala County are Healthcare Support (387 | 10.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (144 | 3.8%), Security & Protection (59 | 1.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (58 | 1.5%), and Law Enforcement (38 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Zavala County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Zavala County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (81.4%), and Law Enforcement (71.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (75.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (58.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (41.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Zavala County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support94 (24.3%)293 (75.7%)
Security & Protection48 (81.4%)11 (18.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement27 (71.1%)11 (28.9%)
Food Preparation & Serving84 (58.3%)60 (41.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance24 (41.4%)34 (58.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)250 (38.6%)398 (61.4%)
Total (Overall)2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Zavala County are Office & Administration (360 | 9.5%), and Sales & Related (251 | 6.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Zavala County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Zavala County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related99 (39.4%)152 (60.6%)
Office & Administration46 (12.8%)314 (87.2%)
Total (Category)145 (23.7%)466 (76.3%)
Total (Overall)2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Zavala County are Construction & Extraction (409 | 10.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (304 | 8.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (101 | 2.7%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Zavala County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Zavala County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction409 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair304 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)814 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Zavala County are Material Moving (326 | 8.6%), Transportation (172 | 4.5%), and Production (118 | 3.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Zavala County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Zavala County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production118 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving246 (75.5%)80 (24.5%)
Total (Category)536 (87.0%)80 (13.0%)
Total (Overall)2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Zavala County

Employment Industries in Zavala County

The major employment industries in Zavala County include Health Care & Social Assistance (767 | 20.2%), Educational Services (469 | 12.3%), Retail Trade (395 | 10.4%), Construction (340 | 8.9%), and Accommodation & Food Services (286 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Zavala County

Employment Industries by Sex in Zavala County

The Zavala County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (95.0%), and Administrative & Support (91.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), Utilities (89.4%), and Information (89.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Zavala County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting106 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction175 (74.8%)59 (25.2%)
Construction323 (95.0%)17 (5.0%)
Manufacturing67 (64.4%)37 (35.6%)
Wholesale Trade62 (54.4%)52 (45.6%)
Retail Trade234 (59.2%)161 (40.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing116 (84.7%)21 (15.3%)
Utilities10 (10.6%)84 (89.4%)
Information13 (10.7%)109 (89.3%)
Finance & Insurance24 (42.1%)33 (57.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific33 (51.6%)31 (48.4%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support51 (91.1%)5 (8.9%)
Educational Services228 (48.6%)241 (51.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance160 (20.9%)607 (79.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services256 (89.5%)30 (10.5%)
Public Administration111 (57.5%)82 (42.5%)
Total2,217 (58.4%)1,580 (41.6%)

Education in Zavala County

School Enrollment in Zavala County

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,631 students in Zavala County are high school (895 | 34.0%), middle school (624 | 23.7%), and elementary school (479 | 18.2%).
School Enrollment in Zavala County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2007.6%
Kindergarten582.2%
Elementary School47918.2%
Middle School62423.7%
High School89534.0%
College / Undergraduate36013.7%
Graduate / Professional150.6%
Total2,631100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zavala County

Out of a total of 2,631 students who are enrolled in schools in Zavala County, 100 (3.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,531 (96.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 31 (15.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 66 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Zavala County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old606 (89.8%)69 (10.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds849 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds536 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds172 (84.7%)31 (15.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,531 (96.2%)100 (3.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zavala County

Education (277 | 34.6%), science & technology (210 | 26.2%), computers & mathematics (98 | 12.2%), social sciences (67 | 8.4%), and business (63 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 801 individuals in Zavala County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Zavala County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics9812.2%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural354.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences678.4%
Engineering202.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies101.3%
Science & Technology21026.2%
Business637.9%
Education27734.6%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications40.5%
Arts & Humanities172.1%
Total801100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Zavala County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zavala County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Zavala County are males with 2 vehicles (759, accounting for 36.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (551, making up 49.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Zavala County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle7 (0.3%)43 (2.8%)
1 Vehicle557 (27.0%)294 (19.0%)
2 Vehicles759 (36.8%)551 (35.6%)
3 Vehicles619 (30.0%)563 (36.4%)
4 Vehicles103 (5.0%)92 (5.9%)
5 or more Vehicles19 (0.9%)5 (0.3%)
Total2,064 (100.0%)1,548 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Zavala County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Zavala County are 5 to 9 minutes (747 commuters, 21.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (646 commuters, 18.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (484 commuters, 13.9%).
Commute Time in Zavala County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes42712.3%
5 to 9 Minutes74721.5%
10 to 14 Minutes64618.6%
15 to 19 Minutes48413.9%
20 to 24 Minutes2587.4%
25 to 29 Minutes43212.4%
30 to 34 Minutes1484.3%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes40.1%
45 to 59 Minutes1083.1%
60 to 89 Minutes1654.7%
90 or more Minutes611.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Zavala County

The most common commute times in Zavala County are 10 to 14 minutes (401 commuters, 19.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (449 commuters, 31.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Zavala County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes222 (10.9%)205 (14.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes298 (14.7%)449 (31.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes401 (19.7%)245 (16.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes333 (16.4%)151 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes128 (6.3%)130 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes282 (13.9%)150 (10.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes79 (3.9%)69 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (0.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes108 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes120 (5.9%)45 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes61 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zavala County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Zavala County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (448, 22.1%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (367, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Zavala County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM72 (3.5%)13 (0.9%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)57 (3.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM110 (5.4%)115 (7.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM181 (8.9%)184 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM347 (17.1%)170 (11.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM448 (22.1%)146 (10.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM238 (11.7%)367 (25.4%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM41 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM53 (2.6%)147 (10.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM130 (6.4%)5 (0.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM24 (1.2%)109 (7.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM388 (19.1%)135 (9.3%)
Total2,032 (100.0%)1,448 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Zavala County

Occupancy by Ownership in Zavala County

Of the total 3,427 dwellings in Zavala County, owner-occupied units account for 2,485 (72.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 942 (27.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Zavala County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,48572.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units94227.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,427100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Zavala County

Occupancy by Household Size in Zavala County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household56916.6%
2-Person Household1,15333.6%
3-Person Household82324.0%
4+ Person Household88225.7%
Total Housing Units3,427100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zavala County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Zavala County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household279 (49.0%)290 (51.0%)
2-Person Household922 (80.0%)231 (20.0%)
3-Person Household563 (68.4%)260 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household721 (81.8%)161 (18.2%)
Total Housing Units2,485 (72.5%)942 (27.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zavala County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Zavala County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School590 (72.7%)222 (27.3%)
High School Diploma795 (79.3%)207 (20.7%)
College/Associate Degree793 (65.7%)413 (34.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher307 (75.4%)100 (24.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zavala County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Zavala County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years86425.2%
35 to 44 Years67919.8%
45 to 54 Years40311.8%
55 to 64 Years45413.3%
65 to 74 Years74621.8%
75 to 84 Years1985.8%
85 Years and Over832.4%
Total3,427100.0%

Housing Finances in Zavala County

Median Income by Occupancy in Zavala County

Median Income by Occupancy in Zavala County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,485 (72.5%)$54,196
Renter-Occupied942 (27.5%)$0
Average3,427 (100.0%)$49,243

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zavala County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Zavala County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00088 (3.5%)34 (3.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99927 (1.1%)21 (2.2%)
$10,000 to $14,999135 (5.4%)267 (28.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99995 (3.8%)15 (1.6%)
$20,000 to $24,99979 (3.2%)46 (4.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999244 (9.8%)99 (10.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999524 (21.1%)74 (7.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999438 (17.6%)57 (6.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999446 (17.9%)124 (13.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999322 (13.0%)205 (21.8%)
$150,000 or more87 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,485 (100.0%)942 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zavala County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Zavala County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300248 (10.0%)52 (5.5%)
$300 to $499928 (37.3%)195 (20.7%)
$500 to $799537 (21.6%)103 (10.9%)
$800 to $999446 (17.9%)106 (11.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499306 (12.3%)284 (30.1%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49915 (0.6%)26 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more5 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,485 (100.0%)942 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Zavala County

Housing Structures in Zavala County

Housing Structures in Zavala County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,21364.6%
Single Unit, Attached882.6%
2 Unit Apartments1073.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1795.2%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments421.2%
10 or more Apartments190.5%
Mobile Home / Other77922.7%
Total3,427100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zavala County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Zavala County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,751 (79.1%)462 (20.9%)
Single Unit, Attached24 (27.3%)64 (72.7%)
2 Unit Apartments16 (14.9%)91 (85.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)179 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other652 (83.7%)127 (16.3%)
Total2,485 (72.5%)942 (27.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zavala County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Zavala County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room21 (0.9%)61 (6.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms81 (3.3%)224 (23.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms894 (36.0%)387 (41.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,349 (54.3%)270 (28.7%)
8 or more Rooms140 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,485 (100.0%)942 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zavala County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Zavala County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas216 (8.7%)33 (3.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas120 (4.8%)41 (4.3%)
Electricity2,113 (85.0%)868 (92.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used36 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,485 (100.0%)942 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Zavala County

Household Vehicle Usage in Zavala County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85 (3.4%)84 (8.9%)
1 Vehicle745 (30.0%)318 (33.8%)
2 Vehicles866 (34.8%)425 (45.1%)
3 or more Vehicles789 (31.8%)115 (12.2%)
Total2,485 (100.0%)942 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Zavala County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Zavala County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,957528
Median Property Value$73,400$88,000
Median Household Income$59,708$5
Monthly Housing Costs$448$5
Real Estate Taxes$892$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zavala County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Zavala County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000765 (39.1%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999626 (32.0%)291 (55.1%)
$100,000 to $299,999518 (26.5%)208 (39.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99948 (2.5%)29 (5.5%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,957 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zavala County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Zavala County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00040 (2.0%)40 (7.6%)
$10,000 to $24,999309 (15.8%)75 (14.2%)
$25,000 to $34,999125 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999392 (20.0%)119 (22.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999419 (21.4%)132 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999398 (20.3%)19 (3.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999192 (9.8%)48 (9.1%)
$150,000 or more82 (4.2%)130 (24.6%)
Total1,957 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zavala County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Zavala County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,374 (70.2%)48,258 (9,139.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x190 (9.7%)316 (59.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x203 (10.4%)49 (9.3%)
4.0x or more165 (8.4%)55 (10.4%)
Total1,957 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zavala County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Zavala County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800929 (47.5%)24 (4.5%)
$800 to $1,499323 (16.5%)159 (30.1%)
$800 to $1,499642 (32.8%)100 (18.9%)
Total1,957 (100.0%)528 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Zavala County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zavala County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zavala County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years830 (96.9%)27 (3.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,075 (96.1%)85 (3.9%)
19 to 25 Years498 (56.9%)378 (43.1%)
26 to 34 Years1,015 (84.2%)190 (15.8%)
35 to 44 Years1,019 (87.5%)146 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years746 (82.9%)154 (17.1%)
55 to 64 Years719 (80.5%)174 (19.5%)
65 to 74 Years1,068 (98.6%)15 (1.4%)
75 Years and older476 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,446 (87.8%)1,169 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zavala County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Zavala County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born830 (96.9%)27 (3.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,075 (96.1%)85 (3.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen498 (56.9%)378 (43.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zavala County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Zavala County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,838 (90.4%)196 (9.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,658 (86.1%)431 (14.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,248 (84.1%)236 (15.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,024 (82.8%)213 (17.2%)
$100,000 and over1,678 (94.8%)93 (5.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zavala County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Zavala County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6667 (77.8%)186 (21.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,694 (78.4%)461 (21.3%)
19 to 25 Years213 (24.3%)285 (32.5%)
25 to 34 Years334 (27.7%)681 (56.5%)
35 to 44 Years380 (32.6%)665 (57.1%)
45 to 54 Years167 (18.6%)591 (65.7%)
55 to 64 Years297 (33.3%)505 (56.6%)
65 to 74 Years1,056 (97.5%)569 (52.5%)
75 Years and over462 (97.1%)124 (26.1%)
Total5,270 (54.8%)4,067 (42.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zavala County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Zavala County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years160 (13.1%)42 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years136 (11.6%)82 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years178 (11.9%)324 (22.2%)
65 to 74 Years283 (51.0%)131 (24.8%)
75 Years and over71 (39.4%)231 (78.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Zavala County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Zavala County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)66 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years47 (3.1%)14 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years112 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over71 (39.4%)190 (64.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Zavala County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years53 (4.5%)66 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years89 (5.9%)181 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (2.9%)12 (2.3%)
75 Years and over7 (3.9%)79 (26.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Zavala County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years138 (11.3%)19 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years83 (7.1%)82 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years96 (6.4%)16 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years49 (8.8%)17 (3.2%)
75 Years and over18 (10.0%)63 (21.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Zavala County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years22 (1.8%)23 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years73 (6.2%)71 (6.6%)
35 to 64 Years95 (6.3%)124 (8.5%)
65 to 74 Years204 (36.8%)119 (22.5%)
75 Years and over18 (10.0%)117 (39.5%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Zavala County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years73 (6.2%)66 (6.1%)
35 to 64 Years69 (4.6%)21 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years130 (23.4%)17 (3.2%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)87 (29.4%)

Technology Access in Zavala County

Computing Device Access in Zavala County

Computing Device Access in Zavala County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,99858.3%
Smartphone2,85583.3%
Tablet1,68049.0%
No Computing Device34310.0%
Total3,427100.0%

Internet Access in Zavala County

Internet Access in Zavala County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2,16363.1%
Cellular Data Only3239.4%
Satellite Internet3129.1%
No Internet67819.8%
Total3,427100.0%

Zavala County Summary

Zavala County is located in the southern part of Texas, in the United States. It is bordered by Maverick County to the north, Dimmit County to the east, La Salle County to the south, and Uvalde County to the west. The county seat is Crystal City, and the largest city is Carrizo Springs. The county was named after Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican politician and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence.

Geography

Zavala County covers an area of 1,058 square miles, making it the second-smallest county in Texas. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is drained by the Nueces River and its tributaries, including the Frio River, the Nueces River, and the San Miguel River. The county is located in the Edwards Plateau region of Texas, and is home to several species of wildlife, including white-tailed deer, javelina, and wild turkeys.
The climate of Zavala County is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual temperature is 68°F, and the average annual precipitation is 22 inches.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Zavala County was 11,677. The population density was 11 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 79.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 17.3% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 81.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $25,921, and the median income for a family was $30,917. The per capita income for the county was $12,845. About 24.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Economy

The economy of Zavala County is largely based on agriculture. The county is home to several large farms, which produce cotton, corn, sorghum, and wheat. The county is also home to several oil and gas fields, which produce crude oil and natural gas.
The county is home to several manufacturing companies, including a steel mill, a plastics plant, and a food processing plant. The county is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses.

History

Zavala County was established in 1858, and was named after Lorenzo de Zavala, a Mexican politician and signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The county was originally part of Maverick County, but was split off in 1858.
The county was largely populated by ranchers and farmers, and the economy was based on agriculture. The county was also home to several oil and gas fields, which were developed in the early 20th century.
In the 1950s, the county began to experience a population boom, as people moved to the area to take advantage of the booming oil and gas industry. The population continued to grow throughout the 1960s and 1970s, and the county experienced an economic boom.
In the 1980s, the county began to experience an economic downturn, as the oil and gas industry began to decline. The population also began to decline, as people moved away in search of better economic opportunities.
Today, the county is still largely rural, and the economy is still largely based on agriculture. The county is also home to several manufacturing companies, and the population is slowly beginning to grow again.

Common Questions

What is Per Capita Income in Zavala County?
Per Capita income in Zavala County is $20,409.
What is the Median Family Income in Zavala County?
Median Family Income in Zavala County is $52,679.
What is the Median Household income in Zavala County?
Median Household Income in Zavala County is $49,243.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Zavala County?
Income or Wage Gap in Zavala County is 44.3%.
Women in Zavala County earn 55.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Zavala County?
Family Income Deficit in Zavala County is $9,198.
Families that are below poverty line in Zavala County earn $9,198 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Zavala County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Zavala County is 0.40.
What is the Total Population of Zavala County?
Total Population of Zavala County is 9,700.
What is the Total Male Population of Zavala County?
Total Male Population of Zavala County is 5,101.
What is the Total Female Population of Zavala County?
Total Female Population of Zavala County is 4,599.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Zavala County?
There are 110.92 Males per 100 Females in Zavala County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Zavala County?
There are 90.16 Females per 100 Males in Zavala County.
What is the Median Population Age in Zavala County?
Median Population Age in Zavala County is 33.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Zavala County
Average Family Size in Zavala County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Zavala County
Average Household Size in Zavala County is 2.8 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Zavala County?
There are 4,046 People in the Labor Forcein in Zavala County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Zavala County?
55.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Zavala County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Zavala County?
Unemployment Rate in Zavala County is 5.8%.