Bastrop, Texas
Bastrop: City in Texas, USA
About
Bastrop is a city located in the county of Bastrop in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 7,218 and a population density of 305 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,743 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Bastrop
| Population : | 9,743 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bastrop County |
| Postal code : | 78602 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 512 |
| Area : | 23.63 km2 |
| Named for : | Felipe Enrique Neri |
| Altitude : | 367 feet / 112 meters |
| Capital city : | Bastrop is capital of Bastrop County |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 13:25:44 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 412 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 25.92% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Bastrop is located at 30°6'38"N 97°18'55"W (30.1104900, -97.3152700).
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Official website of Bastrop
Demographics
The population of Bastrop increased by 25.92% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,218 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,354 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,464 | 1.47% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,599 | 1.78% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,783 | 2.36% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 8,245 | 5.6% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 8,454 | 2.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 8,837 | 4.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,105 | 2.94% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,242 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,743 | 5.14% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,346 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,190 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.5% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,543 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,194 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 49.9% |
| White only, percent : | 84.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 81.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 179 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 8.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
Bastrop zip code is 78602.
County name: Bastrop, County
fips: 48021
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 76.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $415,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $3,071 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $1,201 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,021 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,942 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.55 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.3% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 94.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 91.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 99.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 78.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 1.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 16,925 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,237 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 4,182 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 184,732 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $29,844 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $107,778 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $51,895 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 724 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 241 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 342 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 65 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 542 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 63 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 543 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,424.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 1.40 |
People born in Bastrop (9)
People born in Bastrop, including politician C. Pope Caldwell, actress Margaret Trigg, United States Army soldier, CIA Officer. Billy Waugh, .
List
- Doc Middleton (American outlaw) he was born in 09/02/1851
- Porfirio Salinas (American painter (1910-1973)) he was born in 06/11/1910
- Robert Lynn Batts (United States federal judge) he was born in 01/11/1864
- Roosevelt Williams (African American blues pianist) he was born in 07/12/1903
- Randy McEachern (American football player) he was born in 05/10/1955
- George Michael Decherd (American physician) he was born in 12/01/1881
Schools in Bastrop
College & universities near Bastrop, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 225575 | Huston-Tillotson University | Austin (TX) | 78702-2795 |
Stations (6)
Amtrak & bus stations near Bastrop, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUS | Austin | 250 North Lamar Blvd. | RAIL |
| TAY | Taylor | 118 East First St. | RAIL |
| SMC | San Marcos Station | 338 South Guadalupe St. | RAIL |
| TPL | Temple | 315 West Ave B | RAIL |
| BRY | Bryan, TX | 301 East 26th Street | BUS |
Post offices near Bastrop
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Bastr Post Office | Bastrop (TX) | 78602 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Bastrop , Louisiana city in Louisiana with a population of 9,688 people.
Other cities in Bastrop County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bastrop County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 10,756 | City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U. |
| Camp Swift | 6,383 | Census designated place |
| Smithville | 4,664 | City in Texas |
| Colorado | 3,875 | City in Texas, United States of America |
| Wyldwood | 2,505 | Census designated place |
Distance to Other Cities
Bastrop distances to largest Texas cities
