Lockhart, TX

Lockhart, Texas

Lockhart, Texas, in Caldwell county, is 26 miles S of Austin, Texas. The city is part of the Austin - San Marcos metropolitan statistical area (MSA). About 11,615 people people live in Lockhart.

The People and Families of Lockhart

In Lockhart, about 44% of adults are married. Lockhart has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Approximately 35% of Lockhart is non-white. In the city you'll find a lively diversity of people.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Lockhart had a median family income of $41,111.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($3,250) in Lockhart than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Lockhart Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Lockhart, about 59% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Lockhart, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 1%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of Lockhart, TX

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Lockhart Almanac

Lockhart Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Lockhart Public Libraries

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Lockhart Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Lockhart residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Lockhart, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

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Lockhart High Schools (2004)

LOCKHART H S
#1 LION COUNTRY DR
512-398-0300
Serves 917 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

CAMP COMANCHE
5299 S HWY 183
512-232-1872
A Non-traditional School
A charter school.
Serves 121 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

LOCKHART PRIDE HS
1503 N COLORADO
512-398-0130
A Non-traditional School
Serves 54 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Lockhart Colleges

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