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Bastrop

Texas · 9,688 residents · 9.224 sq mi
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Bastrop has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,118. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 81% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $217,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,688
+81%since 2000
from 5,340 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,050 / sq mi
+81%since 2000
from 579 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.6
+6%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K8K10K12K1990201020202024Bastrop
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,118
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,212 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,390
+48%since 2000
from $19,862 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,200
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,161
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $573 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.3% in 2000
47.8% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+80%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(3,352)
Black16.6%(888)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(948)
Asian1%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score66.2%(3,534)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.6%(5,581)
Black10%(965)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(2,412)
Asian2.4%(228)
Other1.4%(140)
Diversity Score70.4%(6,823)
Diversity Score
70
+6%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+26%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.0%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.9%
−75.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bastrop, Texas?

Bastrop, Texas has about 9,688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bastrop, Texas?

The typical household in Bastrop, Texas earns about $49,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bastrop, Texas expensive?

In Bastrop, Texas, the median home is worth about $217,200, and the typical rent is about $1,161 a month.

How educated are people in Bastrop, Texas?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bastrop, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bastrop, Texas?

About 12.0% of people in Bastrop, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bastrop, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bastrop, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,644 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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

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