Lockhart is a city located in Caldwell County, Texas. Lockhart has a 2026 population of 18,567. It is also the county seat of Caldwell County. Lockhart is currently growing at a rate of 3.92% annually and its population has increased by 29.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,364 in 2020.
The median household income in Lockhart is $68,400 with a poverty rate of 13.04%. The median age in Lockhart is 39 years: 37.2 years for males, and 41 years for females. For every 100 females there are 96.5 males.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39 years
Female: 41 years
Male: 37.2 years
There are 12,349 adults, (2,580 of whom are seniors) in Lockhart.
Female: 7,800 (50.9%)
Male: 7,526 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Lockhart includes 56.54% White, 12.4% other race, 5.7% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,665 | 56.54% |
| Two or more races | 3,725 | 24.31% |
| Other race | 1,901 | 12.4% |
| Black or African American | 873 | 5.7% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 81 | 0.53% |
Lockhart 's average per capita income is $47,090. Household income levels show a median of $68,400. The poverty rate stands at 13.04%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $107,420 | - |
| Families | $83,429 | $95,071 |
| Households | $68,400 | $81,526 |
| Non Families | $41,818 | $51,502 |
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