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Bastrop

Louisiana · 9,691 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 $23,153. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 3,297 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,300. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,691
−25%since 2000
from 12,988 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,132 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+15%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K10K12K13K14K1990201020202024Bastrop
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,153
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,418 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,240
+23%since 2000
from $10,769 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
50.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+91%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(1,917)
Black75.4%(7,308)
Hispanic / Latino1%(97)
Asian0.3%(25)
Other1%(95)
Diversity Score44.9%(4,356)
Diversity Score
45
−23%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+21%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bastrop, Louisiana?

Bastrop, Louisiana has about 9,691 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bastrop, Louisiana?

The typical household in Bastrop, Louisiana earns about $23,153 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 $82,300, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Bastrop, Louisiana?

About 7.2% 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 41.9% 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 4,225 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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