Lavaca County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Lavaca County is located in Texas with a total population of 20,479. It is the 117th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lavaca County is 43.1 years. This is 21% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 10.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lavaca County is $61,768. This is 19% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 21% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.4%. This is 32% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $220,900. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lavaca County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 71.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 19.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (71.7% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (4.0%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% 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 87.1%.