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Bastrop, TX
City in Bastrop County, Texas.
Population
11,156
Land area
9.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,209
ZIP codes
0
Bastrop and its ZIP codes
Bastrop at a glance
- Bastrop is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 249th most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $81,551 a year, 4% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $339,600 (20% above Texas) and median rent is $1,443 a month.
Local data for Bastrop, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bastrop, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,551
Poverty rate
7.2%
Median home value
$339,600
Median rent
$1,443/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
35.0%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
30.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,863), German Americans (1,651), Irish Americans (1,044).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bastrop County. PPP loans are for Bastrop.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,668
23,427 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,858
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$557M
FY 2026, $5,729 per person
How people get to work
Bastrop, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone68.3%
- Carpooled13.4%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked4.3%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home10.9%
Average one-way commute: 30.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bastrop, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
408
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
474
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 39°F
37.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone93 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bastrop, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.1%
U.S. 12.8% -0.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities near Bastrop
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Camp SwiftCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 12.1 |
| Circle D-KC EstatesCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 9.3 |
| WyldwoodCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 11.3 |
| RosankyCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 20.4 |
| SmithvilleCity | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| McDadeCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 4.1 |
| WebbervilleVillage | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Cedar CreekCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 18 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| PaigeCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 12 |
| ElginCity | 17 mi | 7.2 |
| Hornsby BendCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.4 |
| ManorCity | 20 mi | 9.8 |
| Mustang RidgeCity | 23 mi | 3.7 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bastrop, TX in?
- Bastrop is in Bastrop County, Texas.
- What is the population of Bastrop, TX?
- About 11,156 people live in Bastrop, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bastrop?
- Nearby places include Camp Swift (5 mi), Circle D-KC Estates (5.8 mi), Wyldwood (10 mi), Rosanky (11 mi), Smithville (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023