Bastrop County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bastrop County is located in Texas with a total population of 102,370. It is the 42nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bastrop County is 37.5 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bastrop County is $82,730. This is 8% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 5% higher. The poverty rate stands at 12.4%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.7%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $269,500. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bastrop County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 45.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 44.0%. The Black or African American population (5.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.9%.