State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
875.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
1.46% (137)
Growth Since 2010
31.84% (2,298)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Bastrop, Texas Population 2021
9,516
Bastrop is a city located in Bastrop County Texas. It is also the county seat of Bastrop County. With a 2020 population of 9,516, it is the 246th largest city in Texas and the 3208th largest city in the United States . Bastrop is currently growing at a rate of 1.46% annually and its population has increased by 31.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,218 in 2010. Spanning over 11 miles, Bastrop has a population density of 876 people per square mile.
The average household income in Bastrop is $76,831 with a poverty rate of 13.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $970 per month, and the median house value is $196,400. The median age in Bastrop is 36.1 years, 34.4 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Bastrop Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bastropwas:
- White: 87.67%
- Black or African American: 4.19%
- Two or more races: 3.44%
- Asian: 2.26%
- Other race: 2.11%
- Native American: 0.33%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Bastrop, Texas is 9,516 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 9,516.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,218.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,694 | 87.67% |
| Black or African American | 368 | 4.19% |
| Two or More Races | 302 | 3.44% |
| Asian | 198 | 2.26% |
| Some Other Race | 185 | 2.11% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.33% |
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Bastrop Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,109 | 2.63 | 59.4 |
| Married | 1,612 | 3.47 | 74.8 |
| Non Family | 1,058 | 1.16 | 41.5 |
| Female | 370 | 3.12 | 40.3 |
| Male | 69 | 3.12 | 75.4 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.63
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 121 | 2.10% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 285 | 4.95% |
| High School Graduate | 1,410 | 24.48% |
| Some College | 1,679 | 29.15% |
| Associates Degree | 361 | 6.27% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,290 | 22.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 614 | 10.66% |
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Bastrop Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,448 | 4,242 | 1,443 |
| Hispanic | 929 | 793 | 349 |
| Black | 239 | 169 | 23 |
| Other Race | 173 | 116 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 169 | 169 | 61 |
| Asian | 57 | 38 | 28 |
| Native American | 29 | 29 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 49.12%.
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$40,713
Average Earnings
$42,433
Average Male
$30,417
Average Female
Bastrop Language by Age
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Bastrop Language
87.77% of Bastrop residents speak only English, while 12.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.04% of the population.
Bastrop Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,738 | 740 | 12.90% |
| Hispanic | 1,930 | 286 | 14.82% |
| Multiple | 302 | 121 | 40.07% |
| Black | 261 | 32 | 12.26% |
13.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.39%
Male Poverty Rate
12.97%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bastrop
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Multiple, with 40.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Black, with 12.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.90%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.38%.
Bastrop Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.4%
Male Marriage Rate
47.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bastrop Married by Age and Sex
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Bastrop Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Bastrop Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 12.78% |
| Hispanic | 87 | 7.40% |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 20.42% |
| Native American | 14 | 48.28% |
| Black | 13 | 3.99% |
| Other Race | 7 | 3.78% |
Bastrop Veterans by Education
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25.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
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55.6%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.48%
Born in Bastrop
95.42%
Native Born
4.58%
Foreign Born
3.12%
Non Citizen
1.46%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.42% of Bastrop residents were born in the United States, with 71.48% having been born in Texas. 3.12% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 9,516 | 137 | 1.46% |
| 2020 | 9,379 | 137 | 1.48% |
| 2019 | 9,242 | 137 | 1.50% |
| 2018 | 9,105 | 268 | 3.03% |
| 2017 | 8,837 | 383 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 8,454 | 209 | 2.53% |
| 2015 | 8,245 | 462 | 5.94% |
| 2014 | 7,783 | 184 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 7,599 | 135 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 7,464 | 110 | 1.50% |
| 2011 | 7,354 | -17 | -0.23% |
| 2010 | 7,371 | 2,031 | 3.28% |
| 2000 | 5,340 | 1,296 | 2.82% |
| 1990 | 4,044 | 255 | 0.65% |
| 1980 | 3,789 | 677 | 1.99% |
| 1970 | 3,112 | 111 | 0.36% |
| 1960 | 3,001 | -175 | -0.57% |
| 1950 | 3,176 | 0.00% |