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Bastrop, Texas

Bastrop, Texas, in Bastrop county, is 27 miles E of Austin, Texas. The city is considered part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan area. Bastrop has a population of 5,340.

The People and Families of Bastrop

In Bastrop, about 48% of adults are married.

Approximately 28% of Bastrop is non-white. Bastrop boasts a diverse population for Texas, with several racial groups well-represented among the population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bastrop had a median family income of $49,258. To its credit, the people in Bastrop value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Bastrop ($12,575). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Bastrop Housing

About 63% of housing units in Bastrop are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Bastrop, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Bastrop strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyBastrop Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Bastrop Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 15%Bastrop Well-Paid Single Women
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bastrop College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bastrop, TX

Comparing Bastrop to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Male Share of the Population87
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Well-Paid Single Men69
Senior Citizens67
Well-Paid Single Women59
Age of the Population57
Female Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size53
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty47
People in Middle Class or Better36

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home78
Public Transportation Use48
Short Commute Times23
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
People Living Alone68
Affordability of Rents53
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime67
Low Property Crime11

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