City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Lampasas, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Lampasas - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

7,506
Residents
$63,173
Median income
$197,000
Median home
$1,067
Median rent (state)

Lampasas - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Lampasas lands in the 40th percentile for household income and the 12th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

40th
percentile, household income
42nd
percentile, home value
26th
percentile, median rent
12th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Lampasas, TX

Texas's Lampasas is a small town, with 7,506 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $63,173 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 10.6%. Home values in Lampasas run a median of $197,000, and the median resident age is 40.5 years. About 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 54.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 15 residential building permits were authorized in Lampasas (Construction Slowdown), down 55% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Lampasas's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3381.0 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA puts Lampasas's yearly average temperature at 66.0°F with 32.2 inches of precipitation per year.

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Texas at 97.1 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,067 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts Texas's average monthly utility costs around $223 (state average). The average commute for Lampasas workers runs 21.8 minutes, with 81.6% driving alone and 4.0% working from home. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 29.9 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

7,506 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$63,173 /yr

Poverty 10.6%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Lampasas compare to other US cities?

Lampasas measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 40% higher than other cities
Home value 42% pricier than other cities
Median rent 26% pricier than other cities
Safety 12% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Lampasas ranks #578 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Lampasas's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Texas, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

40thIncome percentile
12thSafety percentile

40th percentile nationally for median household income · 12th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Lampasas's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Lampasas's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 39 Avg. percentile National median
Lampasas's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Lampasas's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$197,000 Among the most affordable more affordable than 58% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Lampasas $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Lampasas, TX Lampasas, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Lampasas, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Lampasas, TX median $63,173/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Lampasas, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Lampasas, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 17.3%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 10.6%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 54.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
7,506
Median Income
$63,173
Median Home Value
$197,000
Median Age
40.5
Poverty Rate
10.6%
Labor force participation
54.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
17.3%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3381.0
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
397.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2983.2
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
66.0°F
Annual Precipitation
32.2"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
4
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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7,000 residents7,500 residents8,000 residents8,500 residents 202020212022202320242025 7,306 residents 7,988 residents ▲ +9.3%
Lampasas's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
15
housing units authorized
Single-Family
15
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
2
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 33
2020 48
2021 39
2022 31
2023 22
2024 15

Permit volume decreased 55% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
21.8 minutes
Drive Alone
81.6%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
2.0%
Work from Home
4.0%
Other
2.3%

Based on 3,220 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Lampasas sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,067/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
29.9 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Camp Swift
7,505 people
River Oaks
7,516 people
Hitchcock
7,480 people
Monahans
7,536 people
Alamo Heights
7,443 people
Highlands
7,339 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Lampasas's 7,506 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Iron Mountain, MI
7,508 people
Williston Park, NY
7,508 people
Berlin, NJ
7,503 people
Great Neck Plaza, NY
7,503 people
Winfield, IN
7,501 people
North Springfield, VA
7,511 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Lampasas's $63,173 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

St. Charles, AR
$63,173 median income
Arapahoe, NE
$63,173 median income
Neopit, WI
$63,173 median income
Trowbridge Park, MI
$63,176 median income
Montrose, CO
$63,177 median income
St. Croix Falls, WI
$63,179 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Lampasas, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Lampasas, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.1% 16.0% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 24.4% White 76.1% Black or African American 2.1% Asian 0.8% American Indian 0.9% Native Hawaiian 0.1% Some other race 4.1% Two or more races 16.0% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Lampasas compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Lampasas (this city) 7,506 $63,173
Camp Swift 7,505 $63,316
River Oaks 7,516 $65,582
Hitchcock 7,480 $77,713
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Lampasas, TX?

What is the population of Lampasas, TX? +

The population of Lampasas, TX stands at 7,506 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Lampasas, TX? +

The median household income in Lampasas is $63,173 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Lampasas? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Lampasas; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Lampasas, TX safe? +

Lampasas has a total crime rate of 3381.0 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Lampasas, TX? +

Lampasas's median home value sits at $197,000, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Lampasas? +

Climate normals put Lampasas's yearly average temperature at 66.0°F, 32.2 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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