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Bastrop County, Texas
Bastrop County, Texas. Bastrop County had 118,908 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 22.3% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 13 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 21 census tracts. GEOID 48021.
Bastrop County is one of the 5 counties of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
118,908
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 97,216 · ACS 2020-2024: 106,582
Median household income
$86,226
±$5,870 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$314,800
±$11,453 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,410
±$61 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Bastrop County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 97,216 residents in Bastrop County. The Census Bureau estimates 118,908 for July 1, 2025, up 22.3% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 106,582 over 888 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bastrop County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 106,582 | 30,188,424 | +22,060 |
| Households | 36,868±521 | 10,992,816 | +11,297 |
| Average household size | 2.81±0.04 | 2.69 | −0.41 |
| Housing units | 39,706±93 | 12,128,515 | +9,671 |
Bastrop County's population since 2000
From 57,733 in 2000 to 118,908 in 2025: up 106.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bastrop County?
Bastrop County holds 13 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Bastrop with 13,383 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Bastrop | 9,688 | $81,551 |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 9,784 | $91,114 |
| Camp Swift | 7,943 | $63,944 |
| Smithville | 3,922 | $59,977 |
| Wyldwood | 3,694 | $88,399 |
| Cedar Creek | 3,154 | $73,864 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 2,588 | $93,958 |
| Rosanky | 1,473 | $107,946 |
| McDadeGEOID 4845564 | 720 | $50,489 |
| Red RockGEOID 4861280 | 410 | not published |
| PaigeGEOID 4854624 | 278 | $133,309 |
| Austin | 961,855 | $93,658 |
| Mustang Ridge | 944 | $86,080 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bastrop County?
The median resident of Bastrop County is 37.0 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 15.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 45.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 44.4%. 13.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bastrop County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±0.4 | 35.6 | −1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 26.0%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.4%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 45.0% | 39.7% | +7.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 44.4%±0.8 pts | 39.1% | −7.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 5.7%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | −1.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.4%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.2%±1.4 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.3%±2.0 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.3%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.0%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.8%±2.3 pts | 17.1% | +5.5 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.6%±1.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±1.6 pts | 33.8% | +4.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0%±1.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
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 Bastrop County earn?
Half of Bastrop County's 36,868 households earn less than $86,226 a year (±$5,870), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $79,499 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bastrop County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $86,226±$5,870 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $105,668±$5,302 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,637±$1,744 | $40,752 | +$2,457 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.2%±1.7 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 13.4%±3.8 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.5%±1.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.5%±1.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
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 Bastrop County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Bastrop County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $314,800 by its owner (±$11,453). The median renter pays $1,410 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bastrop County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $314,800±$11,453 | $283,800 | +$103,121 |
| Median gross rent | $1,410±$61 | $1,403 | +$110 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.2%±6.2 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,989±$75 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±2.3 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 39,706±93 | 12,128,515 | +9,671 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.7%±2.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 24.0%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.3%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 5.6%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
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 Bastrop County building?
Builders took permits for 2,269 new housing units across Bastrop County in 2025 (1,546 single-family), 19.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bastrop County get to work?
68.4% of Bastrop County's workers drive alone and 15.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 35.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Bastrop County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.5%±1.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±0.9 pts | 5.3% | −1.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 68.4%±2.4 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±1.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±0.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.7%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 35.4 min±1.3 | 26.7 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 are Bastrop County's census tracts?
Bastrop County is divided into 21 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $46,865 (Tract 9508.03) to $130,601 (Tract 9503.01).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bastrop County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 42nd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 13th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 254 |
| Median household income | 26th of 253 |
| Median home value | 23rd of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 20th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 192nd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 73rd of 252 |
| Median age | 166th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 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 Bastrop County 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' school search.