Lavaca County, Texas
Lavaca County: county in Texas, United States
About
Lavaca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 19,263 and a population density of 8 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 20,216 inhabitants. Its county seat is Hallettsville. The county was created 180 years ago in 1845.
County Snapshot
Lavaca County at a glance
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Mapped populated places
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HallettsvillePopulation 2,642
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Quick Facts about Lavaca County
| Population | 20,216 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Texas (United States) |
| Area | 2513 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.08% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.92% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 29.3844,-96.9302 |
| Named for | Lavaca River |
| Altitude | 246 feet / 75 meters |
| Capital | Hallettsville |
| Establishment | January 01, 1846 |
| Time Zone | Central Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:13:53 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 4.71% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Lavaca County is located at 29°23'4"N 96°55'49"W (29.3843500, -96.9301500). It has 6 neighbors: Colorado County, DeWitt County, Fayette County, Gonzales County, Jackson County and Victoria County.
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The largest city of Lavaca County is Hallettsville with a population of 2,642. Other cities include, Shiner population 2,174 and Moulton population 903. See all Lavaca County cities & populated places.
Lavaca County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Lavaca County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hallettsville | 2,642 | City in Texas |
| Shiner | 2,174 | City in Lavaca County, Texas, United States |
| Moulton | 903 | Human settlement in Lavaca County, Texas, United States of America |
Official website of Lavaca County
Official Website- Hallettsville
Demographics
The population of Lavaca County increased by 4.71% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 19,263 | - | census |
| 2011 | 19,311 | 0.25% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 19,528 | 1.11% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 19,631 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 19,779 | 0.75% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 19,919 | 0.7% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 19,891 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 20,028 | 0.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 20,114 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 20,154 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 20,216 | 0.31% | estimation process |
People born in Lavaca County (2)
People born in Lavaca County, including boy hanged as a spy in the Civil War David Owen Dodd, Canadian football player Joe Eilers, .
More notable people
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