Bastrop, TX

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2024 Population

11,156

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

40.2

4.15% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.21%

39.9% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$81,551

15.5% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$339,600

10.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

5,941

10.7% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Bastrop, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.5% of the residents in Bastrop, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bastrop, TX are The Art Institute of Austin (29 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2024, the median property value in Bastrop, TX was $339,600, and the homeownership rate was 56.1%.

Most people in Bastrop, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30 minutes. The average car ownership in Bastrop, TX was 2 cars per household.

United States Texas Bastrop County, TX Austin-Round Rock, TX Capital Area COG (East)--Bastrop, Caldwell, Fayette & Lee Counties PUMA, TX

Population & Diversity

Bastrop, TX is home to a population of 11.2k people, from which 97.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.36% of Bastrop, TX residents were born outside of the country (710 people).

In 2024, there were 3.99 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.5k people) in Bastrop, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 908 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.5%

2024 Citizenship

97.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 97.5% of Bastrop, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bastrop, TX was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bastrop, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bastrop, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
6.5k ± 772
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.63k ± 594
White (Hispanic)
908 ± 628

29.7%

Hispanic Population

3.31k people

29.7% of the people in Bastrop, TX are hispanic (3.31k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bastrop, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
El Salvador
223,512 ± 11,564 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

Foreign-Born Population

6.36%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

710 people

5.92%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

621 people

As of 2024, 6.36% of Bastrop, TX residents (710 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bastrop, TX was 5.92%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bastrop, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
221 ± 142
Vietnam
118 ± 89
Gulf War (1990s)
102 ± 94

Bastrop, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.87 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bastrop, TX.

Health

88.6% of the population of Bastrop, TX has health coverage, with 56.4% on employee plans, 8.34% on Medicaid, 11.3% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.7% were men and 56.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.5% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 44% between 35 and 64 years, and 13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.7% were men and 56.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

56.4%

Employer Coverage

8.34%

Medicaid

11.3%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bastrop, TX declined by 13.4% from 13.1% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bastrop, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Bastrop, TX employs 5.94k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bastrop, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,078 people), Educational Services (886 people), and Construction (581 people), and the highest paying industries were Information ($109,612), Construction ($85,208), and Utilities ($80,660).

Employment

Occupations

5.94k

2024 Value

± 848

10.7%

1 Year growth

± 19.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bastrop, TX grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 5.37k employees to 5.94k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bastrop, TX, are Management Occupations (1,224 people), Sales & Related Occupations (672 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (614 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bastrop, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

5.94k

2024 Value

± 848

10.7%

1 Year growth

± 19.6%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bastrop, TX grew at a rate of 10.7%, from 5.37k employees to 5.94k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bastrop, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,078 people), Educational Services (886 people), and Construction (581 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bastrop, TX, though some of these residents may live in Bastrop, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$66,048

Median earning men ± $14,951

$48,442

Median earning women ± $12,858

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($118,059), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($109,508), and Construction ($87,852).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($81,135), Public Administration ($63,382), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,935).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Bastrop, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2022, universities in Bastrop, TX awarded 29 degrees. The student population of Bastrop, TX in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 47 male students and 31 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bastrop, TX are Hispanic or Latino (11 and 39.3%), White (10 and 35.7%), Black or African American (6 and 21.4%), and Asian (1 and 3.57%).

The largest universities in Bastrop, TX by number of degrees awarded are The Art Institute of Austin (29 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bastrop, TX are Game & Interactive Media Design (8 and 27.6%), Multimedia (5 and 17.2%), and Commercial Photography (3 and 10.3%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 78 students enrolled in Bastrop, TX, 60.3% men and 39.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31 records, of which 35.5% were women and 64.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Game & Interactive Media Design
8 degrees awarded
Multimedia
5 degrees awarded
Commercial Photography
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bastrop, TX was Game & Interactive Media Design with 8 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Bastrop, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

The Art Institute of Austin

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

29 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Art Institute of Austin with 29 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 17 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bastrop, TX, which is 1.42 times more than the 12 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 11 degrees mean that there were 1.1 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 10 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($20,700) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($94) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bastrop, TX was $339,600 in 2024, which is 1.02 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $308,300 to $339,600, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Bastrop, TX is 56.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Bastrop, TX have an average commute time of 30 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bastrop, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$339,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$33,540

$2,759

Median Property Taxes

±$539

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bastrop, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bastrop, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

56.1%

Homeownership

2024

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 56.1% of the housing units in Bastrop, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 49.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bastrop, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$81,551

Median Household Income

± $19,630

4.92k

Number of Households

± 795

In 2024, the median household income of the 4.92k households in Bastrop, TX grew to $81,551 from the previous year's value of $70,625.

The following chart displays the households in Bastrop, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bastrop, TX is from Texas.

0.475

2024 Wage GINI in Texas

0.475

2023 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (68.3%)
Carpooled (13.4%)
Worked At Home (10.9%)

In 2024, 68.3% of workers in Bastrop, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.4%) and those who worked at home (10.9%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bastrop, TX have a longer commute time (30 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.44% of the workforce in Bastrop, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bastrop, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Bastrop, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bastrop, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.21% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bastrop, TX (765 out of 10.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bastrop, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.