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Falcon Mesa, TX
Census-designated place in Zapata County, Texas.
Population
426
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
280
ZIP codes
0
Falcon Mesa and its ZIP codes
Falcon Mesa at a glance
- Falcon Mesa is about 2.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
Local data for Falcon Mesa, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Zapata County. PPP loans are for Falcon Mesa.
Unemployment rate
6.1%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$41,232
2,954 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,617
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$47.8M
FY 2026, $3,442 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Falcon Mesa, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
482
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
30
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 47°F
20.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Falcon Mesa, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
21.7%
U.S. 12.1% +9.6 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.7%
U.S. 11.1% +20.6 pts
Cities near Falcon Mesa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Siesta ShoresCensus-designated place | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Falcon Lake EstatesCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 0.7 |
| ZapataCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 7.6 |
| MedinaCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| Las PalmasCensus-designated place | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| RamirenoCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| Morales-SanchezCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.4 |
| San YgnacioCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| LopeñoCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Los LobosCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
| New FalconCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| Falcon VillageCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| H. Cuellar EstatesCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0 |
| Falcon HeightsCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
| Lago VistaCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| ChapenoCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Falcon Mesa, TX in?
- Falcon Mesa is in Zapata County, Texas.
- What is the population of Falcon Mesa, TX?
- About 426 people live in Falcon Mesa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Falcon Mesa?
- Nearby places include Siesta Shores (2.3 mi), Falcon Lake Estates (2.4 mi), Zapata (3.6 mi), Medina (4.5 mi), Las Palmas (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023