Lavaca County's estimated 2026 population is 20,607 with a growth rate of 0% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lavaca County is the 121st largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 19,266 and has seen a growth of 6.96% 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 and multiracial populations.
White (75.64%)
Other race (10.48%)
Two or more races (9.33%)
Black or African American (3.99%)
Asian (0.51%)
Native American (0.05%)
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% |
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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