Lampasas County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 106th-largest in Texas

The population of Lampasas County, Texas is 22,267 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 106th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $76,919, the median home value is $236,000, and the median age is 43.9.

The population of Lampasas County has grown 19.1% since 2010 (19,759 → 23,539), a +1.26% annualized rate.

Lampasas County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

22,267

Population

+1.26%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$76,919

Median Income

$236,000

Median Home Value

Lampasas County covers 713 sq mi of land at 31.3 people per square mile.

About Lampasas County, TX

Homeownership is the standout figure in Lampasas County: 80.3% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 22,267 residents, Lampasas County is a county in Texas.

Median household income is $76,919, near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 6.9%, below the national 12.4%. Home values run above average at $236,000, with typical rent around $961.

Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 21.6% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 7.2% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Lampasas County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Lampasas County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Lampasas County had a population of 19,759 in 2010 and 23,539 in 2024, a 19.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 23,539 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.26%.

Lampasas County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

23,539

Population (2024)

19,759

Population (2010)

23,539

Peak (2024)

1.26%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	19,759	-	-	estimate
2011	19,920	+161	+0.81%	estimate
2012	20,050	+130	+0.65%	estimate
2013	20,138	+88	+0.44%	estimate
2014	20,106	-32	-0.16%	estimate
2015	20,362	+256	+1.27%	estimate
2016	20,532	+170	+0.83%	estimate
2017	20,867	+335	+1.63%	estimate
2018	21,144	+277	+1.33%	estimate
2019	21,429	+285	+1.35%	estimate
2020	21,703	+274	+1.28%	estimate
2021	22,227	+524	+2.41%	estimate
2022	22,789	+562	+2.53%	estimate
2023	23,319	+530	+2.33%	estimate
2024	23,539	+220	+0.94%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	77.3%
Black or African American	4.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.9

Median Age

50.2%

Female

49.8%

Male

20.5%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.8%

5–9

5.2%

10–14

7.5%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

4.8%

25–34

9.2%

35–44

12.6%

45–54

12.8%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

6.3%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 17.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$76,919+$627 vs state
Mean household income	$94,987
Per-capita income	$36,318
Poverty rate	6.9%-3.6% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.5%
Employment-to-population	50.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

20.5%

Construction

11.9%

Education & health care

11.1%

Finance & real estate

9.2%

Manufacturing

8.6%

Public administration

6.4%

Information

5.7%

Retail trade

5.1%

The largest employment sector in Lampasas County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

76.3%

Public transit

7.2%

Work from home

28.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$236,000$-24,400 vs state

Median home value

$961

Median rent

80.3%

Homeownership rate

9,802

Total housing units

83.1%

Occupied

16.9%

Vacant

19.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.0%

With health insurance

96.0%

With broadband internet

31.8%

Foreign-born

18.9%

Veterans (18+)

23.8%

With a disability

87.6%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.3%

High School+

21.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Lampasas County, Texas has a population of 22,267 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 106th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of Lampasas County has grown 19.1% since 2010 (19,759 → 23,539), a +1.26% annualized rate.

The median household income in Lampasas County, Texas is $76,919, with mean (average) household income of $94,987 and per-capita income of $36,318. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Lampasas County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (77.3%), Black or African American (4.1%), Hispanic or Latino (3.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Lampasas County, Texas is 43.9 years. Residents are 50.2% female and 49.8% male.

The median home value in Lampasas County is $236,000 and median monthly rent is $961. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 9,802 total housing units, 16.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Lampasas County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Lampasas County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.