Bastrop, TX Demographics

A map of Bastrop's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,496	5,581	58.2%	57.6%
Hispanic	3,312	2,412	29.7%	24.9%
Black	667	965	6.0%	10.0%
Multiracial	347	392	3.1%	4.0%
Asian	323	228	2.9%	2.4%
Native American/Other	11	110	0.1%	1.1%

Bastrop, Texas has an estimated population of 11,156, a large increase from the 9,688 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 58.2% White, 29.7% Hispanic, 6.0% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Asian, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Bastrop, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Bastrop has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Bastrop, that probability was 59.4% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Bastrop is ranked the 249th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Bastrop was ranked the 267th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Bastrop's White Population

6,496 residents of Bastrop, or 58.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Bastrop is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Bastrop ranks 853rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's White population has grown by an estimated 16.4%. White residents' share of Bastrop's population has increased from 57.6% to 58.2%.

Bastrop is more White than neighboring Camp Swift (32% White), Wyldwood (36.1% White), and McDade (37.7% White). Bastrop is less White than neighboring Circle D-KC Estates (58.6% White), and Rosanky (61.6% White).

Bastrop's Black Population

667 residents of Bastrop, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Bastrop is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Bastrop ranks 339th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's Black population has declined by an estimated 30.9%. Black residents' share of Bastrop's population has decreased from 10.0% to 6.0%.

Bastrop is more Black than neighboring Rosanky (0% Black), Wyldwood (0% Black), and McDade (0% Black). Bastrop is less Black than neighboring Camp Swift (6.1% Black), and Circle D-KC Estates (6.1% Black).

Bastrop's Asian Population

323 residents of Bastrop, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Bastrop is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Bastrop ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's Asian population has grown by an estimated 41.7%. Asian residents' share of Bastrop's population has increased from 2.4% to 2.9%.

Bastrop is more Asian than neighboring Camp Swift (0.3% Asian), Circle D-KC Estates (0.9% Asian), Rosanky (0% Asian), Wyldwood (0% Asian), and McDade (0% Asian).

Bastrop's Hispanic Population

3,312 residents of Bastrop, or 29.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Bastrop is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Bastrop ranks 1026th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Bastrop's population has increased from 24.9% to 29.7%.

Bastrop is less Hispanic than neighboring Camp Swift (58.1% Hispanic), Circle D-KC Estates (31.1% Hispanic), Rosanky (35.2% Hispanic), Wyldwood (61.9% Hispanic), and McDade (60.5% Hispanic).

Bastrop's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Bastrop, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Bastrop is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Bastrop ranks 338th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Bastrop's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Bastrop is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyldwood (0% Native American/Other), and McDade (0% Native American/Other). Bastrop is less Native American/Other than neighboring Camp Swift (1.4% Native American/Other), Circle D-KC Estates (0.4% Native American/Other), and Rosanky (3.2% Native American/Other).

Bastrop's Multiracial Population

347 residents of Bastrop, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Bastrop is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Bastrop ranks 548th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Bastrop's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Bastrop's population has decreased from 4.0% to 3.1%.

Bastrop is more Multiracial than neighboring Camp Swift (2.1% Multiracial), Circle D-KC Estates (2.9% Multiracial), Rosanky (0% Multiracial), Wyldwood (2% Multiracial), and McDade (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.