City · Texas
Lampasas, Texas
Lampasas, city, in Lampasas County, Texas. Lampasas had 7,988 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.7% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,291 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 7,671 (±32). GEOID 4841188.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,988
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,291 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,671 ±32
Median household income
$67,229
±$10,797 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$198,800
±$21,243 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$961
±$103 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Lampasas and what county is it in?
Lampasas is a city in Lampasas County, Texas. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 987 residents per square mile in 2020.
Lampasas is in the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Lampasas, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 7,988 people lived in Lampasas on July 1, 2025, up 9.7% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,291 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 7,671 (±32).
| Measure | Lampasas | Lampasas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,671 ±32 | 22,715 | −89 |
| Households | 2,873 ±194 | 8,390 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.60 ±0.18 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,297 ±201 | 9,871 | no clear change |
Lampasas's population since 2000
From 6,786 in 2000 to 7,988 in 2025: up 17.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Lampasas as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Lampasas?
The median resident of Lampasas is 39.5 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 23.8%. 3.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lampasas | Lampasas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.5 ±2.8 | 43.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±3.3 pts | 21.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% ±2.3 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 46.9% ±2.7 pts | 49.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 23.8% ±3.1 pts | 20.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.0% ±3.8 pts | 69.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.4% ±1.9 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.6% ±1.5 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.6% ±2.9 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.8% ±2.8 pts | 19.7% | – |
| With a disability | 20.8% ±3.6 pts | 22.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 10.1% ±3.3 pts | 12.9% | −6.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.4% ±3.0 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.5% ±3.3 pts | 24.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7% ±2.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.6% ±4.1 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.0% ±3.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Lampasas earn?
Half of Lampasas's 2,873 households earn less than $67,229 a year (±$10,797), against $81,736 in Lampasas County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $57,855 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 15.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lampasas | Lampasas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,229 ±$10,797 | $81,736 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $87,599 ±$12,576 | $100,866 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,820 ±$4,906 | $38,395 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.1% ±4.0 pts | 9.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.0% ±9.4 pts | 10.4% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7% ±4.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 95.0% ±3.0 pts | 96.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.9% ±4.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Lampasas?
Owners occupy 63.5% of Lampasas's occupied homes and renters 36.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,800 by its owner (±$21,243). The median renter pays $961 a month including utilities, and 21.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lampasas | Lampasas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,800 ±$21,243 | $250,400 | +$52,594 |
| Median gross rent | $961 ±$103 | $1,059 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.4% ±8.3 pts | 22.7% | −17.6 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,265 ±$181 | $1,741 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.5% ±6.9 pts | 80.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 36.5% ±6.9 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Housing units | 3,297 ±201 | 9,871 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.9% ±2.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±4.0 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.2% ±4.6 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.5% ±2.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±2.9 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.8% ±4.1 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Lampasas building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units in Lampasas in 2025 (16 in single-family houses), 2.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Lampasas work and get to work?
82.2% of Lampasas's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.7 minutes.
| Measure | Lampasas | Lampasas County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.2% ±4.8 pts | 54.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% ±2.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 82.2% ±5.6 pts | 75.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.0% ±3.8 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.3% ±3.4 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.7 min ±3.1 | 30.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Lampasas?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Lampasas, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $59,417 (Tract 9504) to $77,894 (Tract 9505).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9505Lampasas County | 4,409 | $77,894 |
| Tract 9504Lampasas County | 4,086 | $59,417 |
| Tract 9503.02Lampasas County | 4,053 | $101,355 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Lampasas) · Census block assignment files
How does Lampasas compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Lampasas is the 3,746th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 297th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Lampasas ranks 472nd of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 297th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 242nd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 537th | 979 |
| Median household income | 472nd | 933 |
| Per capita income | 432nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 488th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 575th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 375th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 500th | 877 |
| Median age | 319th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 690th | 973 |
| Work from home | 508th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 600th | 976 |
Lampasas's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Lampasas with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Lampasas?
11 of the 57 figures for Lampasas on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Lampasas are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Lampasas.