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Lampasas County, Texas
Lampasas County, Texas. Lampasas County had 23,657 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 4 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 48281.
Lampasas County is one of the 3 counties of the Killeen-Temple, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
23,657
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 21,627 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,715
Median household income
$81,736
±$7,326 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$250,400
±$20,933 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,059
±$97 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Lampasas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 21,627 residents in Lampasas County. The Census Bureau estimates 23,657 for July 1, 2025, up 9.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,715 over 713 square miles of land.
| Measure | Lampasas County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,715 | 30,188,424 | +1,853 |
| Households | 8,390±252 | 10,992,816 | +583 |
| Average household size | 2.68±0.08 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,871±26 | 12,128,515 | +470 |
Lampasas County's population since 2000
From 17,762 in 2000 to 23,657 in 2025: up 33.2%. 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 Lampasas County?
Lampasas County holds 4 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Lampasas with 7,988 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Lampasas | 7,291 | $67,229 |
|---|---|---|
| Kempner | 1,146 | $75,357 |
| Copperas Cove | 36,670 | $71,225 |
| Lometa | 753 | $54,750 |
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 Lampasas County?
The median resident of Lampasas County is 43.8 years old; 21.3% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.5%. 4.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Lampasas County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.7 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 21.3%±0.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.5% | 39.7% | +1.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.5%±0.5 pts | 39.1% | −3.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.5 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±0.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.9%±1.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 12.0%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 19.7%±1.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 22.3%±2.1 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 12.9%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.9%±1.5 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.3%±2.2 pts | 33.8% | +4.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±1.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±1.2 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 Lampasas County earn?
Half of Lampasas County's 8,390 households earn less than $81,736 a year (±$7,326), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $74,792 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Lampasas County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,736±$7,326 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,866±$5,877 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,395±$2,471 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.1%±1.6 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.4%±3.6 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±1.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.3%±2.0 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 Lampasas County?
Owners occupy 80.1% of Lampasas County's occupied homes and renters 19.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $250,400 by its owner (±$20,933). The median renter pays $1,059 a month including utilities, and 22.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Lampasas County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $250,400±$20,933 | $283,800 | +$51,520 |
| Median gross rent | $1,059±$97 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.7%±7.3 pts | 42.3% | −16.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,741±$133 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.1%±2.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 9,871±26 | 12,128,515 | +470 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.0%±3.0 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 14.3%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.7%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.7%±2.7 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 Lampasas County building?
Builders took permits for 16 new housing units across Lampasas County in 2025 (16 single-family), 0.7 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 Lampasas County get to work?
75.0% of Lampasas County's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Lampasas County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.3%±2.4 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0%±3.7 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.8%±3.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.0 min±2.6 | 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 Lampasas County's census tracts?
Lampasas County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,417 (Tract 9504) to $101,355 (Tract 9503.02).
| Tract 950148281950100 | 2,812±366 | $78,967 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503.0248281950302 | 4,053±585 | $101,355 |
| Tract 9503.0348281950303 | 4,394±462 | $87,190 |
| Tract 9503.0448281950304 | 2,961±395 | $79,835 |
| Tract 950448281950400 | 4,086±452 | $59,417 |
| Tract 950548281950500 | 4,409±460 | $77,894 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Lampasas County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 106th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 46th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 105th of 254 |
| Median household income | 33rd of 253 |
| Median home value | 46th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 77th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 210th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th of 252 |
| Median age | 57th 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 Lampasas 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.