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Lampasas County

Texas · 21,627 residents · 712.528 sq mi
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Lampasas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,808. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 18% 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 $166,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,627
+22%since 2000
from 17,762 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
30 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.7
+21%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,808
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,176 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,695
+73%since 2000
from $17,184 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.7%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(14,121)
Black2.9%(511)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(2,677)
Asian0.7%(126)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.9%(7,095)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic70%(15,132)
Black3.2%(700)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(4,179)
Asian1.1%(242)
Other3.3%(717)
Diversity Score54.6%(11,818)
Segregation Score18.2%(3,947)
Diversity Score
55
+37%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
18
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lampasas County, Texas?

Lampasas County, Texas has about 21,627 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lampasas County, Texas?

The typical household in Lampasas County, Texas earns about $64,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lampasas County, Texas expensive?

In Lampasas County, Texas, the median home is worth about $166,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Lampasas County, Texas?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Lampasas County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lampasas County, Texas?

About 10.9% of people in Lampasas County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lampasas County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lampasas County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,106 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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6 census tracts
Census Tract 9505Census Tract 9503.03Census Tract 9504Census Tract 9503.02Census Tract 9503.04Census Tract 9501
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 76550ZIP 76539ZIP 76853
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