Zapata, Texas

Zapata, Texas
U.S. Highway 83 in Zapata
U.S. Highway 83 in Zapata
Zapata, Texas is located in Texas
Zapata, Texas
Zapata, Texas
Location of Zapata, Texas
Zapata, Texas is located in the United States
Zapata, Texas
Zapata, Texas
Zapata, Texas (the United States)
Coordinates: 26°54′22″N 99°16′12″W / 26.90611°N 99.27000°W / 26.90611; -99.27000
Country United States
State Texas
CountyZapata
Area
 • Total9.6 sq mi (25 km2)
 • Land7.6 sq mi (20 km2)
 • Water2.0 sq mi (5 km2)
Elevation
394 ft (120 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total5,383
 • Density560/sq mi (220/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
78076
Area code956
FIPS code48-80716[1]
GNIS feature ID1350720[2]

Zapata is a census-designated place (CDP) in and the county seat of Zapata County, Texas, United States.[3] The population was 5,383 at the 2020 census.[4] As an unincorporated community, Zapata has no municipal government, but like all 254 Texas counties has four elected county commissioners chosen by single-member districts and a countywide elected administrative judge.

History

Zapata was named for José Antonio de Zapata (died 1839), the revolutionary commander who served in the cavalry of the Republic of the Rio Grande, of which the town was a part.[5] The town was relocated to higher ground in 1953 prior to the completion of Falcon Dam, which left the original town center beneath the waters of Falcon Lake.

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 9.6 square miles (25 km2), of which 7.6 square miles (20 km2) is land and 2.0 square miles (5.2 km2) is water.[6]

Climate

Zapata has a hot semi-arid (Köppen: BSh) climate with hot summers and milder winters. Official record temperatures range from 13 °F (−11 °C) on January 4, 1911, to 116 °F (47 °C) on June 16, 1998.

Precipitation averages 19.8 in (500 mm) annually, with higher amounts typically occurring from May to October. Snowfall is rare but has occurred, with 1.0 in (2.5 cm) on Christmas Day in 2004. Zapata is sometimes the hottest location in the United States.[7]

Climate data for Zapata, Texas
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °F (°C) 98
(37)
101
(38)
105
(41)
111
(44)
114
(46)
116
(47)
113
(45)
114
(46)
111
(44)
104
(40)
98
(37)
95
(35)
116
(47)
Mean daily maximum °F (°C) 70.1
(21.2)
74.1
(23.4)
82.8
(28.2)
89.3
(31.8)
94.0
(34.4)
98.0
(36.7)
99.3
(37.4)
99.6
(37.6)
94.0
(34.4)
87.3
(30.7)
78.2
(25.7)
70.4
(21.3)
86.4
(30.2)
Daily mean °F (°C) 58.4
(14.7)
61.8
(16.6)
70.0
(21.1)
76.7
(24.8)
82.3
(27.9)
86.1
(30.1)
87.2
(30.7)
87.4
(30.8)
82.8
(28.2)
75.7
(24.3)
66.7
(19.3)
58.8
(14.9)
74.5
(23.6)
Mean daily minimum °F (°C) 46.7
(8.2)
49.5
(9.7)
57.1
(13.9)
64.1
(17.8)
70.5
(21.4)
74.3
(23.5)
75.2
(24.0)
75.1
(23.9)
71.5
(21.9)
64.2
(17.9)
55.1
(12.8)
47.3
(8.5)
62.6
(17.0)
Record low °F (°C) 13
(−11)
22
(−6)
22
(−6)
38
(3)
50
(10)
50
(10)
42
(6)
64
(18)
45
(7)
30
(−1)
31
(−1)
15
(−9)
13
(−11)
Average precipitation inches (mm) 0.77
(20)
0.94
(24)
0.61
(15)
1.50
(38)
2.55
(65)
2.12
(54)
1.80
(46)
1.73
(44)
4.40
(112)
1.57
(40)
1.06
(27)
0.74
(19)
19.78
(502)
Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 inch) 4 4 3 3 4 4 4 4 6 4 3 4 48
Source: WRCC [8]

Demographics

Historical population
YearPop.±%
19501,400—    
19602,031+45.1%
19702,102+3.5%
19803,831+82.3%
19907,119+85.8%
20004,856−31.8%
20105,089+4.8%
20205,383+5.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
1850–1900[10] 1910[11] 1920[12]
1930[13] 1940[14] 1950[15] 1960[16]
1970[17] 1980[18] 1990[19] 2000[20]
2010[21] 2020[4]

Zapata first appeared as an unincorporated community in the 1950 U.S. Census;[15] and then as a census designated place in the 1980 U.S. Census.[18]

2020 census

Zapata CDP, Texas – Racial and ethnic composition
Note: the US Census treats Hispanic/Latino as an ethnic category. This table excludes Latinos from the racial categories and assigns them to a separate category. Hispanics/Latinos may be of any race.
Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) Pop 2000[22] Pop 2010[23] Pop 2020[4] % 2000 % 2010 % 2020
White alone (NH) 501 235 267 10.32% 4.62% 4.96%
Black or African American alone (NH) 3 1 4 0.06% 0.02% 0.07%
Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) 2 2 1 0.04% 0.04% 0.02%
Asian alone (NH) 3 8 5 0.06% 0.16% 0.09%
Pacific Islander alone (NH) 1 0 0 0.02% 0.00% 0.00%
Other Race alone (NH) 0 5 11 0.00% 0.10% 0.20%
Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) 19 4 28 0.39% 0.08% 0.52%
Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4,327 4,834 5,067 89.11% 94.99% 94.13%
Total 4,856 5,089 5,383 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

As of the 2020 United States census, there were 5,383 people, 2,010 households, and 1,037 families residing in the CDP.

2010 census

At the 2010 census,[1] there were 5,089 people,[24] 4,328 households[citation needed] and 1,265 families[citation needed] residing in the CDP. The population density was 666.7 per square mile.[25] There were 2,239 housing units at an average density of 290.4 units per square mile (112.1 units/km2). The racial makeup of the CDP was 92.38% White, 0.02% African American, 0.06% Native American, 0.18% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 6.82% from other races, and 0.55% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 94.99% of the population.

At the 2000 census, there were 1,574 households, of which 41.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 61.7% were married couples living together, 15.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 19.6% were non-families. 18.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.07 and the average family size was 3.50.

31% of the population were under the age of 18, 7.4% from 20 to 24, 30.1% from 25 to 49, 15.2% from 50 to 64, and 12.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.8 males.

The median household income was $24,136 and the median family income was $27,708. Males had a median income of $30,833 compared with $12,604 for females. The per capita income was $11,863. About 29.1% of families and 33.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 45.1% of those under the age of 18 and 27.0% of those ages 65 and older.

Economy

Leading employers in Zapata County are the educational, health and social services, natural gas and oil, and retail trade industries.

The county’s present economy is mainly centered on oil and gas production, ranching, trading and services, and tourism. Its primary employers are in the mining/energy, construction, retail trade, health care, social welfare, and the services sector. Government is also a major employer in the county.

Arts and culture

The Olga V. Figueroa Zapata County Public Library

The county operates the main branch of the "Olga V. Figueroa Zapata County Public Library".

Parks and recreation

The city is located on Falcon International Reservoir[26] which is at the center of multiple fishing events throughout the year.

The city also served by a number of parks, most notably, Romeo Flores Park.

Falcon International Reservoir located in Zapata is becoming well known for its bass fishing. The community hosts numerous "Winter Texans" between November and April, most residing in travel camper trailers. The lake has been decreasing in recent years.

More world records in hang gliding have been set from Zapata than any other location in the world. The World Record Encampment has been taking place at the Zapata County Airport since 2000, and the first hang glider flights to break the 308-mile barrier took place there the first year. A distance record of 438 miles was set by Mike Barber in 2002. Three new world records were set in 2005,[27][28] with the current world record, 472 miles, set by Dustin Martin in July, 2012.[29]

Government

Local government

The structure of the management and coordination of city services is:[30]

Department Director
County Judge Joe Rathmell
County Attorney Said Alfonso Figueroa
County Clerk Mary Jayne Villarreal-Bonoan
County Sheriff Raymundo Del Bosque
County Tax Assessor Delia Mendoza
County Auditor Triunfo Gonzalez
County Treasurer Romeo Salinas

State representation

Zapata is represented in the Texas Senate by Democrat Judith Zaffirini, District 28, and in the Texas House of Representatives by former Democrat, now Republican Ryan Guillen, District 31.

At the Federal level, the two U.S. Senators from Texas are Republicans John Cornyn and Ted Cruz; Zapata is part of Texas' US Congressional 28th District, which is currently represented by Democrat Henry Cuellar.

Education

Zapata High School

All of Zapata County is within the Zapata County Independent School District. Schools located in Zapata include:

  • Zapata High School
  • Zapata Middle School
  • Arturo L. Benavides Elementary School
  • Fidel and Andrea R. Villarreal Elementary School
  • Zapata North Elementary School
  • Zapata South Elementary School

Infrastructure

Transportation

Major highways in Zapata and their starting and ending points:

Zapata County Airport provides general aviation services to Zapata.

See also

flag Texas portal

Notes

References

  1. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.
  4. ^ a b c "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Zapata CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  5. ^ Joan B. Anderson, James Gerber Fifty Years of Change on the U.S.-Mexico Border 2008 Page 30 "The town of Zapata was not named for the Mexican revolutionary war hero Emiliano Zapata but rather for Colonel José Antonio Zapata, who lost his life in 1839 while fighting to establish the Republic of the Rio Grande."
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer Files 2016-Places-Texas". US Census. Retrieved January 9, 2017.
  7. ^ "National High and Low Temperature for 02/04/2021". Weather Prediction Center. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  8. ^ "ZAPATA 1 S, TEXAS - Climate Summary". Western Regional Climate Center. Retrieved February 18, 2021.
  9. ^ "Decennial Census by Decade". US Census Bureau.
  10. ^ "1900 Census of Population - Population of Texas By Counties And Minor Civil Divisions" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  11. ^ "1910 Census of Population - Supplement for Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  12. ^ "1920 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  13. ^ "1930 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  14. ^ "1940 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  15. ^ a b "1950 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  16. ^ "1960 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  17. ^ "1970 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  18. ^ a b "1980 Census of Population - Number of Inhabitants - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  19. ^ "1990 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  20. ^ "2000 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  21. ^ "2010 Census of Population - Population and Housing Unit Counts - Texas" (PDF). United States Census Bureau.
  22. ^ "P004: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2000: DEC Summary File 1 – Zapata CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  23. ^ "P2: Hispanic or Latino, and Not Hispanic or Latino by Race – 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171) – Zapata CDP, Texas". United States Census Bureau.
  24. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zapata CDP, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  25. ^ "U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts: Zapata CDP, Texas". www.census.gov. Retrieved September 7, 2022.
  26. ^ "Fishing Falcon Reservoir".
  27. ^ "Zapata" at The Oz Report, retrieved 2008-05-14
  28. ^ Hang Gliding and Paragliding World Records Archived February 12, 2005, at the Wayback Machine, Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), retrieved 2008-05-14
  29. ^ Sulzberger, A. G. (January 12, 2013). "Two Men, One Sky: A Flight to the Finish". The New York Times.
  30. ^ "Zapata Chamber of Commerce | Government". zapatatxcoc.weblinkconnect.com. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved February 3, 2022.

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