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Lampasas, TX
City in Lampasas County, Texas.
Population
7,671
Land area
7.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,038
ZIP codes
0
Lampasas and its ZIP codes
Lampasas at a glance
- Lampasas is about 9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 325th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $67,229, 14% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $198,800 (30% below Texas) and median rent is $961 a month.
Local data for Lampasas, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lampasas, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,229
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$198,800
Median rent
$961/mo
Homeownership
63.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.5%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,567), German Americans (1,149), Irish Americans (1,109).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lampasas County. PPP loans are for Lampasas.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,993
5,803 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,695
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$233M
FY 2026, $10,779 per person
How people get to work
Lampasas, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lampasas, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
377
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
100
1.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 34°F
32.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lampasas, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.9%
U.S. 33.3% +1.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
17.0%
U.S. 11.1% +5.9 pts
Cities near Lampasas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KempnerCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| LometaCity | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Copperas CoveCity | 16 mi | 18 |
| BriggsCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| TowCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| Buchanan Lake VillageCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| BurnetCity | 24 mi | 10.5 |
| BertramCity | 24 mi | 1.9 |
| Fort HoodCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 19.4 |
| Buchanan DamCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.7 |
| KilleenCity | 27 mi | 54.6 |
| EvantTown | 28 mi | 0.6 |
| FlorenceCity | 28 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lampasas, TX in?
- Lampasas is in Lampasas County, Texas.
- What is the population of Lampasas, TX?
- About 7,671 people live in Lampasas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lampasas?
- Nearby places include Kempner (13 mi), Lometa (16 mi), Copperas Cove (16 mi), Briggs (20 mi), Tow (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023