Bastrop County, TX Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 103,027 | 30,143,883 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 115.1 | 112.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 3.93% | 1.36% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 35.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 35,164 | 10,745,192 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Bastrop County grew by 42.3% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 102,370 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Bastrop County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $82,534 | $76,510 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.68% | 4.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% | 5.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Bastrop County is about 8% higher than in Texas.
Housing
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $271,748 | $248,418 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,342 | $1,338 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 75.7% | 62.6% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Bastrop County is about 16.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,342 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Bastrop County spend about 66 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 275 hours, about 11.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 33.0 | 22.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 66.1 | 45.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 275 | 190 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,532 | $5,877 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 13.6% | 12.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 9,045 | 9,879 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 1,547 | 1,441 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Texas:
Loving County (3.4 min), Terrell County (5.1 min), Culberson County (6.1 min).
Slowest:
Bandera County (37.3 min), Liberty County (33.7 min), Wilson County (33.6 min).
The average commute time in Bastrop County is 33 minutes, longer than the 23 minutes in Texas.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Bastrop County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 29.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.83 | 2.70 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.4), Travis County (0.4), Fort Bend County (0.4).
Lowest:
Kenedy County (0.0), Hudspeth County (0.1), La Salle County (0.1).
Health
Bastrop County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Bastrop County | Texas Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 78.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 18.5% | 21.1% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 20.3% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Texas:
Collin County (0.8), Travis County (0.8), Denton County (0.8).
Lowest:
Starr County (0.7), Brooks County (0.7), Presidio County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bastrop County, Texas.
What is the population of Bastrop County, Texas?
The population of Bastrop County, Texas is 103,027, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Bastrop County, Texas?
The population density of Bastrop County, Texas is 115.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Bastrop County, Texas?
The median household income in Bastrop County, Texas is $82,534, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Bastrop County, Texas?
The median home price in Bastrop County, Texas is $271,748, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Bastrop County, Texas?
The unemployment rate in Bastrop County, Texas is 4.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.