Bastrop County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Texas
The population of Bastrop County, Texas is 102,370 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $82,730, the median home value is $269,500, and the median age is 37.5.
The population of Bastrop County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (74,381 → 114,931), a +3.16% annualized rate.
102,370
Population
+3.16%
Annual growth
115
People / sq mi
$82,730
Median Income
$269,500
Median Home Value
Bastrop County covers 888 sq mi of land at 115.3 people per square mile.
About Bastrop County, TX
Remote work is unusually prominent in Bastrop County: 13.6% of workers primarily work from home, above the 14.0% national rate. Bastrop County is a county in Texas with a population of 102,370. It ranks #42 among counties in Texas by population.
Households take in a median $82,730, comfortably above the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 9.8%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $269,500, with typical rent around $1,342.
23.3% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%. About 13.6% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Bastrop County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Bastrop County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bastrop County had a population of 74,381 in 2010 and 114,931 in 2024, a 54.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 114,931 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 3.18%.
114,931
Population (2024)
74,381
Population (2010)
114,931
Peak (2024)
3.18%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 74,381 |
| 2011 | 75,058 |
| 2012 | 74,745 |
| 2013 | 75,809 |
| 2014 | 77,726 |
| 2015 | 80,109 |
| 2016 | 82,642 |
| 2017 | 84,624 |
| 2018 | 86,590 |
| 2019 | 88,737 |
| 2020 | 98,072 |
| 2021 | 102,294 |
| 2022 | 106,484 |
| 2023 | 111,131 |
| 2024 | 114,931 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 56.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
37.5
Median Age
49.3%
Female
50.7%
Male
15.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.4% · Seniors (65+): 15.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $82,730+$6,438 vs state |
| Mean household income | $98,377 |
| Per-capita income | $34,363 |
| Poverty rate | 9.8%-0.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 58.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bastrop County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
2.0%
Carpool
71.9%
Public transit
13.6%
Work from home
35.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$269,500+$9,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,342
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
38,269
Total housing units
91.9%
Occupied
8.1%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.1%
With health insurance
93.0%
With broadband internet
21.8%
Foreign-born
9.6%
Veterans (18+)
12.1%
With a disability
66.0%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.9%
High School+
23.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bastrop County, Texas has a population of 102,370 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 115 people per square mile.
The population of Bastrop County has grown 54.5% since 2010 (74,381 → 114,931), a +3.16% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bastrop County, Texas is $82,730, with mean (average) household income of $98,377 and per-capita income of $34,363. 9.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bastrop County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (56.6%), Black or African American (5.7%), Hispanic or Latino (3.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bastrop County, Texas is 37.5 years. Residents are 49.3% female and 50.7% male.
The median home value in Bastrop County is $269,500 and median monthly rent is $1,342. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 38,269 total housing units, 8.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bastrop County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Bastrop County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
Bastrop County, TX Climate
Bastrop County, TX has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F) and receives about 907 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.7°C
Avg Temp
907
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 49° | 59 mm |
| February | 12° / 53° | 59 mm |
| March | 16° / 60° | 53 mm |
| April | 19° / 67° | 71 mm |
| May | 23° / 74° | 123 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 100 mm |
| July | 29° / 83° | 50 mm |
| August | 29° / 83° | 54 mm |
| September | 26° / 79° | 109 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 95 mm |
| November | 15° / 59° | 76 mm |
| December | 11° / 52° | 58 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Bastrop County, TX
The most comfortable months to visit Bastrop County, TX are typically October, April and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 35°C high). The coldest is January (near 3°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.