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Lockhart, Texas

Introduction to 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 live in Lockhart.

Lockhart History

The area now known as Lockhart was first settled in the early 1800s. It was named after Byrd Lockhart, an assistant surveyor of Green DeWitt. Oil fields were discovered and developed in the city in the 1920s. The Missouri, Kansas, and Texas Railroad first entered the city in 1885. The city is also known as “The Barbecue Capital of Texas” because it has four major barbecue restaurants.

Lockhart and nearby Attractions

  • Caldwell County Historical Museum
  • Noah's Land Wildlife Park
  • Chisholm Trail
  • Wonder World Park
  • LBJ Museum
  • Austin Children's Museum

Things To Do In Lockhart

While staying in Lockhart, you can visit Lockhart City Park, Caldwell County Museum, Caldwell County Courthouse Historic District, and American Indian Horse Museum. The Lockhart State Park offers facilities for camping, fishing, and hiking. Fishing and boating can also be enjoyed on Barth Lake. The city has several churches worth visiting including the Church of Christ, Saint Marks United Methodist Church, Saint James African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Emmanuel Episcopal Church.

Lockhart Transportation

Air transportation is available from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.

Lockhart Higher Education

Southwest Texas State University, The University of Texas at Austin, and Saint Edward's University are some of the nearby institutes of higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyLockhart Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Lockhart Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Lockhart, TX

Comparing Lockhart 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 Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old64
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population56
Senior Citizens55
Age of the Population35
Well-Paid Single Men25
Well-Paid Single Women26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size97
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income46
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better35
College Educated Adults25

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work68
Public Transportation Use59
Short Commute Times22
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built87
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals46
People Living Alone35

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime66
Low Violent Crime22

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