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Lavaca County, TX
4 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Lavaca County, Texas.
Population
20,552
Land area
970sq mi
People per sq mi
21
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Lavaca County
Lavaca County at a glance
- Lavaca County is 82% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $63,240 a year, 19% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $228,300 (20% below Texas) and median rent is $910 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Yoakum (5,846), Hallettsville (2,755) and Shiner (2,154).
Local data for Lavaca County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lavaca County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$63,240
Poverty rate
11.5%
Median home value
$228,300
Prices +8.1% in a year
Median rent
$910/mo
Homeownership
78.3%
Bachelor's or higher
22.2%
Median age
42.9
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,909), Mexican Americans (3,708), Irish Americans (1,621).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,121
5,987 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$72,688
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$143M
FY 2026, $7,045 per person
PPP loans
$61.9M
1,277 loans, 6,172 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$49.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Lavaca County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lavaca County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
303
Most often flash flood
Flood insurance policies
142
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 45°F
40.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone8 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lavaca County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Lavaca County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Lavaca County, TX?
- Yoakum is the largest city or town in Lavaca County, with about 5,846 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Lavaca County?
- Lavaca County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 77964, 77975, 77984, 77986, 77987.
- What is the population of Lavaca County, TX?
- About 20,552 people live in Lavaca County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Lavaca County?
- Lavaca County borders Victoria County, Fayette County, Colorado County, DeWitt County, Gonzales County, Jackson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023