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Bastrop

Louisiana · 11,365 residents · 8.558 sq mi
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Bastrop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,202. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $62,600. The poverty rate of 38.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,365
−12%since 2000
from 12,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,328 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+3%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Bastrop
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,202
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,418 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,222
+13%since 2000
from $10,769 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.478
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,600
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−34.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
46.5% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+45%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.5%(4,485)
Black64.1%(8,322)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(90)
Asian0.2%(20)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(7,538)
2010
White, non-Hispanic25.6%(2,906)
Black72.2%(8,206)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(86)
Asian0.4%(45)
Other0.3%(35)
Diversity Score50.5%(5,741)
Diversity Score
51
−13%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.0%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bastrop, Louisiana?

Bastrop, Louisiana has about 11,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bastrop, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bastrop, Louisiana earns about $23,202 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bastrop, Louisiana expensive?

In Bastrop, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $62,600, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Bastrop, Louisiana?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bastrop, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bastrop, Louisiana?

About 38.7% of people in Bastrop, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bastrop, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Bastrop, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2,551 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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