The Town FilesBastrop County, Texas
106,582 people. The median home is worth $314,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $86,226.
Towns in Bastrop County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elgin | 9,784 | $326,400 | $91,114 | 36.6 |
| Bastrop | 9,688 | $339,600 | $81,551 | 40.2 |
| Camp Swift | 7,943 | $208,500 | $63,944 | 31.6 |
| Smithville | 3,922 | $254,400 | $59,977 | 43.1 |
| Wyldwood | 3,694 | $195,700 | $88,399 | 37.8 |
| Cedar Creek | 3,154 | $279,400 | $73,864 | 21.0 |
| Circle D-KC Estates | 2,588 | $385,100 | $93,958 | 42.3 |
People and housing
| Bastrop County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,410 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $86,226 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 37.0 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 10.2% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
22,593 jobs in 2024, average pay $54,112 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 408 storm events in Bastrop County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Bastrop County has been included in 31 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4705: Severe Winter Storm |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).