Lavaca County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 117th-largest in Texas
The population of Lavaca County, Texas is 20,479 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 117th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $61,768, the median home value is $220,900, and the median age is 43.1.
The population of Lavaca County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (19,266 → 20,605), a +0.48% annualized rate.
20,479
Population
+0.48%
Annual growth
21
People / sq mi
$61,768
Median Income
$220,900
Median Home Value
Lavaca County covers 970 sq mi of land at 21.1 people per square mile.
About Lavaca County, TX
Lavaca County is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 9.8% of the population. Lavaca County is a county in Texas with a population of 20,479.
The typical household here earns about $61,768, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $220,900, with typical rent around $879.
Roughly 20.9% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 8.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Lavaca County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Lavaca County had a population of 19,266 in 2010 and 20,605 in 2024, a 7.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,661 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.48%.
20,605
Population (2024)
19,266
Population (2010)
20,661
Peak (2022)
0.48%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,266 |
| 2011 | 19,317 |
| 2012 | 19,532 |
| 2013 | 19,630 |
| 2014 | 19,777 |
| 2015 | 19,920 |
| 2016 | 19,886 |
| 2017 | 20,015 |
| 2018 | 20,086 |
| 2019 | 20,156 |
| 2020 | 20,352 |
| 2021 | 20,538 |
| 2022 | 20,661 |
| 2023 | 20,604 |
| 2024 | 20,605 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 75.6% |
| Black or African American | 4.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.1
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
23.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,768$-14,524 vs state |
| Mean household income | $85,705 |
| Per-capita income | $35,549 |
| Poverty rate | 7.4%-3.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 59.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Lavaca County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.1%
Carpool
80.1%
Public transit
8.3%
Work from home
24.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$220,900$-39,500 vs state
Median home value
$879
Median rent
76.3%
Homeownership rate
10,499
Total housing units
79.7%
Occupied
20.3%
Vacant
23.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.9%
With health insurance
86.1%
With broadband internet
9.8%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
13.4%
With a disability
86.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.1%
High School+
20.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lavaca County, Texas has a population of 20,479 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 117th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 21 people per square mile.
The population of Lavaca County has grown 7.0% since 2010 (19,266 → 20,605), a +0.48% annualized rate.
The median household income in Lavaca County, Texas is $61,768, with mean (average) household income of $85,705 and per-capita income of $35,549. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Lavaca County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.6%), Black or African American (4.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Lavaca County, Texas is 43.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Lavaca County is $220,900 and median monthly rent is $879. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,499 total housing units, 20.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Lavaca County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Lavaca County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.