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Lavaca County

Texas · 19,263 residents · 969.709 sq mi
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Lavaca County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,429. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $83,100. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,263
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19,210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+8%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,429
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,132 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,168
+41%since 2000
from $16,398 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,100
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.3%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
22.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−5%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(15,579)
Black6.7%(1,287)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(2,183)
Asian0.1%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.4%(7,571)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.2%(14,674)
Black6.5%(1,255)
Hispanic / Latino16%(3,077)
Asian0.3%(56)
Other0.5%(96)
Diversity Score47.9%(9,227)
Diversity Score
48
+22%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lavaca County, Texas?

Lavaca County, Texas has about 19,263 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lavaca County, Texas earns about $41,429 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lavaca County, Texas expensive?

In Lavaca County, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,100, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Lavaca County, Texas?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lavaca County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lavaca County, Texas?

About 10.5% of people in Lavaca County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lavaca County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lavaca County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 573 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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