Bastrop, TX

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2020 Population

9,094

3.62% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

0.277% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

12%

8.93% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,118

12.9% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$217,200

10.6% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

3,986

11.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Bastrop, TX had a population of 9.09k people with a median age of 36 and a median household income of $49,118. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Bastrop, TX grew from 8,776 to 9,094, a 3.62% increase and its median household income declined from $56,425 to $49,118, a −12.9% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bastrop, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.7%), White (Hispanic) (22.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.48%), Other (Hispanic) (6.07%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.99%).

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.

97.7% of the residents in Bastrop, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Bastrop, TX are The Art Institute of Austin (451820) (117 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2020, the median property value in Bastrop, TX was $217,200, and the homeownership rate was 55.9%.

Most people in Bastrop, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Bastrop, TX was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bastrop, TX is home to a population of 9.09k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2020, 3.52% of Bastrop, TX residents were born outside of the country (320 people).

In 2020, there were 2.37 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.88k people) in Bastrop, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.06k White (Hispanic) and 589 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2020 Citizenship

96.9%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 97.7% of Bastrop, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Bastrop, TX was 96.9%, 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)
4.88k ± 659
White (Hispanic)
2.06k ± 614
Two+ (Hispanic)
589 ± 498

39.5%

Hispanic Population

3.59k people

39.5% of the people in Bastrop, TX are hispanic (3.59k people).

The following chart shows the 7 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
2,484,512 ± 36,982 people
India
279,123 ± 12,908 people
El Salvador
219,615 ± 11,461 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,484,512 Texas residents, followed by India with 279,123 and El Salvador with 219,615.

Foreign-Born Population

3.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

320 people

4.58%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

402 people

As of 2020, 3.52% of Bastrop, TX residents (320 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bastrop, TX was 4.58%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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-)
326 ± 211
Vietnam
112 ± 84
Korea
55 ± 70

Bastrop, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.91 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bastrop, TX employs 3.99k people. The largest industries in Bastrop, TX are Retail Trade (570 people), Construction (490 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (469 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($95,075), Information ($86,333), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,923).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,589. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

3.99k

2020 Value

± 718

11.7%

1 Year growth

± 21.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bastrop, TX grew at a rate of 11.7%, from 3.57k employees to 3.99k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bastrop, TX, are Management Occupations (683 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (450 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (420 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.99k

2020 Value

± 718

11.7%

1 Year growth

± 21.6%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Bastrop, TX grew at a rate of 11.7%, from 3.57k employees to 3.99k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bastrop, TX, are Retail Trade (570 people), Construction (490 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (469 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

$40,106

Median earning men ± $17,394

$25,189

Median earning women ± $8,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($108,616), Manufacturing ($95,350), and Public Administration ($75,430).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($51,250), Public Administration ($50,036), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,286).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Electronics
$292B
Gasoline
$210B
Fuel oils
$178B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $292B, followed by Gasoline ($210B) and Fuel oils ($178B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.36T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.5T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

90.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.36T. This is expected to increase 90.9% to $4.5T by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$78.1B
California
$76.4B
Michigan
$74.9B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $78.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $74.9B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators 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.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Bastrop, TX awarded 117 degrees. The student population of Bastrop, TX in 2020 is skewed towards men, with 137 male students and 99 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bastrop, TX are White (39 and 34.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35 and 31%), Black or African American (31 and 27.4%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (4 and 3.54%).

The largest universities in Bastrop, TX by number of degrees awarded are The Art Institute of Austin (451820) (117 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Bastrop, TX are Recording Arts Technology (16 and 13.7%), Cinematography & Film Production (15 and 12.8%), and Commercial Photography (13 and 11.1%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 236 students enrolled in Bastrop, TX, 58.1% men and 41.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 78 records, of which 37.2% were women and 62.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Recording Arts Technology
16 degree-majors awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
15 degree-majors awarded
Commercial Photography
13 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Bastrop, TX was Recording Arts Technology with 16 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 (451820)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

117 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The Art Institute of Austin (451820) with 117 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 66 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bastrop, TX, which is 1.29 times more than the 51 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 39 degrees mean that there were 1.11 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 35 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 ($19,260) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($94) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2020, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.35% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (5.56M), Some college (5.02M), and Bachelors Degree (3.9M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bastrop, TX was $217,200 in 2020, which is 0.945 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $196,400 to $217,200, a 10.6% increase. The homeownership rate in Bastrop, TX is 55.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Bastrop, TX have an average commute time of 30.4 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

$217,200

Median Property Value 2020

±$13,343

$1,783

Median Property Taxes

±$394

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

55.9%

Homeownership

2020

61.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.9% of the housing units in Bastrop, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Bastrop, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$49,118

Median Household Income

± $18,651

3.19k

Number of Households

± 596

In 2020, the median household income of the 3.19k households in Bastrop, TX declined from $49,118 from the previous year's value of $56,425.

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.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2020, the income inequality in Texas was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (66.6%)
Carpooled (9.08%)
Worked At Home (7.83%)

In 2020, 66.6% of workers in Bastrop, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.08%) and those who worked at home (7.83%).

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

30.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bastrop, TX have a longer commute time (30.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 2.31% 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

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bastrop, TX (1.02k out of 8.51k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Females 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90.1% of the population of Bastrop, TX has health coverage, with 57.9% on employee plans, 5.7% on Medicaid, 9.74% on Medicare, 8.29% on non-group plans, and 8.5% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Bastrop County, TX see 3624 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.66% decrease from the previous year (3685 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2957 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1740 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Texas. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Texas, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Bastrop County, TX.

3,624 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bastrop County, TX

Primary care physicians in Bastrop County, TX see an average of 3,624 patients per year. This represents a 1.66% decrease from the previous year (3,685 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Bastrop County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

9.88%

Uninsured

57.9%

Employer Coverage

5.7%

Medicaid

9.74%

Medicare

8.29%

Non-Group

8.5%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bastrop, TX grew by 9.9% from 8.99% to 9.88%.

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.