Bastrop County Summary

Life in Bastrop County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bastrop County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bastrop County:

  • The population in Bastrop County is 102,370.

  • The median home value in Bastrop County is $363,687.

  • The median income in Bastrop County is $82,730.

  • The median rent in Bastrop County is $1,342.

  • The unemployment rate in Bastrop County is 4.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Bastrop County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Bastrop County is 83.9° and there are 90.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bastrop County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bastrop County

Elgin, TX Population 10,996

Bastrop, TX Population 10,484

Camp Swift, TX Population 7,505

Wyldwood, TX Population 5,436

Smithville, TX Population 4,032

Circle D-KC Estates, TX Population 3,321

Mustang Ridge, TX Population 1,610

McDade, TX Population 1,380

Map Of Bastrop County

Bastrop County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Bastrop County is 83.9°.

  • There are 71.01 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 90.7 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:47 hours of sun each day in Bastrop County.

StatBastrop County
Mean High83.9
Nice Days71.01
Rainfall90.7
Snowfall0.1
Sunny Hours5:47
83.9°
Average High
90.7
Inches of Rain

Bastrop County Photos

Bastrop Tx City Hall
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 4.0
Sixth Street Austin
Source: Wikipedia User Larry D. Moore | CC BY-SA 3.0
Pacebend
Source: Public Domain
Colorado River Of Texas At Bastrop Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Old Map Bastrop
Source: Public Domain
Bastropc Txc Christian Church Img
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL

Bastrop County Demographics

Population over time in Bastrop County

The current population in Bastrop County is 102,370. The population has increased 12.3% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 94,887 9.3%
2022 86,839 2.7%
2021 84,522 -

Gender in Bastrop County

  • Bastrop County is 49.3% female with 50,457 female residents.

  • Bastrop County is 50.7% male with 51,913 male residents.

Female
49.3% (50,457)
Male
50.7% (51,913)
Gender Bastrop County TX USA
Female 49.3% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 50.7% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Bastrop County

Bastrop County is:

  • 45.7% White with 46,827 White residents.

  • 5.7% African American with 5,854 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 103 American Indian residents.

  • 0.7% Asian with 689 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.3% Other with 332 Other residents.

  • 3.5% Two Or More with 3,539 Two Or More residents.

  • 44.0% Hispanic with 45,026 Hispanic residents.

White
45.7% (46,827)
African American
5.7% (5,854)
American Indian
0.1% (103)
Asian
0.7% (689)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.3% (332)
Two Or More
3.5% (3,539)
Hispanic
44.0% (45,026)

Table: Bastrop County By Race

Race Bastrop County TX USA
White 45.7% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 5.7% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.7% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.3% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 3.5% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 44.0% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Bastrop County, Texas

  • 3.8% of households in Bastrop County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Bastrop County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Bastrop County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Bastrop County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Bastrop County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Bastrop County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Bastrop County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 23.2% of households in Bastrop County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Bastrop County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Bastrop County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.8% (3,895)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (3,312)
$15,000 to $24,999
6.2% (6,395)
$25,000 to $34,999
6.3% (6,419)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.3% (11,522)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.3% (15,621)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.0% (13,330)
$100,000 to $149,999
23.2% (23,720)
$150,000 to $199,999
9.2% (9,467)
$200,000 or more
8.5% (8,684)
Income Bastrop County TX USA
Less than $10,000 3.8% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 6.2% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 6.3% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.3% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.3% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.0% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 23.2% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 9.2% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 8.5% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bastrop County for adults over 25

  • 11.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 30.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed some college.

  • 6.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bastrop County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
10% (11,260)
9-12th Grade
8% (8,189)
High School / GED
30% (30,711)
Some College
22% (22,521)
Associate's Degree
6% (6,142)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (15,355)
Master's Degree
6% (6,142)
Professional Degree
1% (1,023)
Doctorate Degree
1% (1,023)
Education Bastrop County TX USA
< 9th Grade 10% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 30% 24% 26%
Some College 22% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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