Lavaca County's estimated 2025 population is 20,407 with a growth rate of -0.4% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lavaca County is the 120th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 19,266 and has seen a growth of 5.92% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lavaca County includes 75.64% White, 10.48% other race, 3.99% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,491 | 75.64% |
| Other race | 2,146 | 10.48% |
| Two or more races | 1,911 | 9.33% |
| Black or African American | 817 | 3.99% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.05% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lavaca County's average per capita income is $48,805. Household income levels show a median of $61,768. The poverty rate stands at 9.44%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,631 | - |
| Families | $86,724 | $104,633 |
| Households | $61,768 | $85,705 |
| Non Families | $34,980 | $42,779 |
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