Lockhart, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lockhart, Texas had a total population of 15,326, the 206th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $68,400, which is 13% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 2.3%.
Lockhart Quick Facts
How Lockhart Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 13,652 | 15,326 | +12.3% |
| Median household income | $68,482 | $68,400 | No clear change (-0.1%) |
| Median home value¹ | $173,530 | $251,600 | +45.0% |
| Median gross rent | $1,202 | $1,152 | No clear change (-4.2%) |
How Lockhart Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 39.1%
- Black: 5.4%
- Hispanic: 52.6%
- Asian: 0.5%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 13.0%
- HS Diploma: 41.6%
- Some College: 19.7%
- Associate's: 4.5%
- Bachelor's: 16.3%
- Graduate+: 4.9%
Lockhart Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Caldwell County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martindale | 1,072 | $77,500 | 13.4% | $326,300 |
Cities Similar to Lockhart
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon | 15,723 | $69,772 | $240,300 | 44.7% | 13.1% |
| Azle | 14,126 | $68,514 | $287,100 | 22.0% | 12.2% |
| Forest Hill | 14,062 | $68,457 | $187,400 | 14.2% | 14.8% |
| Dumas | 14,452 | $63,788 | $156,300 | 13.1% | 20.2% |
| Mineral Wells | 15,244 | $55,929 | $161,300 | 11.6% | 22.4% |
Population Overview
Lockhart is a small city located in Texas, within Caldwell County. The total population is 15,326. It ranks as the 206th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Lockhart is 39.0 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Lockhart is $68,400. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $251,600. Housing costs are 11% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Lockhart is Hispanic or Latino, making up 52.6% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 39.1%. The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
21.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Lockhart, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Lockhart, Texas?
Lockhart, Texas has a population of 15,326 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Lockhart, TX?
The median household income in Lockhart is $68,400, which is 15% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Lockhart, TX?
The poverty rate in Lockhart is 13.0%. This means approximately 1,781 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Lockhart, Texas?
Lockhart's population is 39.1% White, 5.4% Black, 52.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Lockhart, TX?
The median home value in Lockhart is $251,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Lockhart, Texas?
21.2% of adults (25+) in Lockhart hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.