Bastrop is a city located in Bastrop County Texas. Bastrop has a 2024 population of 12,306. It is also the county seat of Bastrop County. Bastrop is currently growing at a rate of 5.37% annually and its population has increased by 25.62% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,796 in 2020.
The average household income in Bastrop is $93,426 with a poverty rate of 11.51%. The median age in Bastrop is 40.7 years: 35.4 years for males, and 44.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bastrop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,027 | 70.59% |
| Two or more races | 1,312 | 13.18% |
| Black or African American | 692 | 6.95% |
| Other race | 664 | 6.67% |
| Asian | 191 | 1.92% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,156 | 2.25 | 54.3 | 45.7 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.26 | 49.4 | 50.6 |
| Married | 1,590 | 3.13 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 529 | 2.94 | 61.2 | 38.8 |
| Male | 153 | 3 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.01
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
54.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 674 | 9.4% |
| Associates Degree | 473 | 6.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,603 | 22.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 642 | 8.95% |
| High School Graduate | 2,237 | 31.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 252 | 3.51% |
| Some College | 1,290 | 17.99% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,442 | 4,105 | 1,645 |
| Hispanic | 1,754 | 1,340 | 440 |
| 2+ Races | 778 | 726 | 342 |
| Black | 615 | 483 | 21 |
| Other Race | 576 | 274 | 0 |
| Asian | 191 | 148 | 82 |
| Native American | 69 | 69 | 7 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 43.96%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,324 | $78,805 | $50,647 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,500 | $82,790 | $79,081 |
| High School Graduate | $32,821 | $28,285 | $33,719 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $110,552 |
| Overall | $48,561 | $52,672 | $45,698 |
| Some College | $0 | $46,182 | $0 |
$48,561
Average Earnings
$52,672
Average Male
$45,698
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.67% of Bastrop residents speak only English, while 17.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.24% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,498 | 562 | 10.22% |
| Hispanic | 2,758 | 453 | 16.42% |
| Multiple | 1,292 | 211 | 16.33% |
| Other | 595 | 89 | 14.96% |
| Black | 636 | 45 | 7.08% |
| Asian | 191 | 2 | 1.05% |
11.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.61%
Male Poverty Rate
11.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Hispanic, with 16.42% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Asian, with 1.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.85%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.05% |
| High School | 6.89% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 38.77% |
| Female Employed | 6.81% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,286 | $125,608 |
| Households | $59,087 | $93,426 |
| Married Families | $130,590 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,528 | $52,782 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
758
Number of Veterans
529
Male Veterans
229
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 246 |
| Vietnam | 132 |
| Korea | 58 |
| World War II | 32 |
| First Gulf War | 29 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 257 |
| 18 to 34 | 152 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 75+ | 113 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 487 | 8.5% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 12.97% |
| Other Race | 177 | 29.11% |
| 2+ Races | 94 | 10.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
24.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.01%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.3%
Labor Force Participation
63.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.46%
Born in Bastrop
94.9%
Native Born
5.1%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
2.19%
Naturalized
94.9% of Bastrop residents were born in the United States, with 72.46% having been born in Texas. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 15,444 | 627 | 4.23% |
| 2028 | 14,817 | 628 | 4.43% |
| 2027 | 14,189 | 628 | 4.63% |
| 2026 | 13,561 | 627 | 4.85% |
| 2025 | 12,934 | 628 | 5.1% |
| 2024 | 12,306 | 627 | 5.37% |
| 2023 | 11,679 | 402 | 3.56% |
| 2022 | 11,277 | 1,019 | 9.93% |
| 2021 | 10,258 | 462 | 4.72% |
| 2020 | 9,796 | 449 | 4.8% |
| 2019 | 9,347 | 257 | 2.83% |
| 2018 | 9,090 | 261 | 2.96% |
| 2017 | 8,829 | 383 | 4.53% |
| 2016 | 8,446 | 210 | 2.55% |
| 2015 | 8,236 | 460 | 5.92% |
| 2014 | 7,776 | 184 | 2.42% |
| 2013 | 7,592 | 135 | 1.81% |
| 2012 | 7,457 | 110 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 7,347 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2010 | 7,368 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,340 | 1,296 | 32.05% |
| 1990 | 4,044 | 255 | 6.73% |
| 1980 | 3,789 | 677 | 21.75% |
| 1970 | 3,112 | 111 | 3.7% |
| 1960 | 3,001 | -175 | -5.51% |
| 1950 | 3,176 | -12,268 | -79.44% |