Population 22,715 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Lampasas County
Household size in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.66 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.66 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.72 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.06 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Lampasas County average 2.72 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is smaller than in Texas as a whole, where it has 2.83 people. Household size has crept up from 2.66 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.7 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.0 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Lampasas County is 44.0 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.1, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Lampasas County than nationally: 10.4%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 1.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Lampasas County
Renters in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.8% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.2% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.9% of households in Lampasas County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About half of owners (49.6%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the east. The renter share has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Lampasas County: 13.9% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.0 points, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Lampasas County are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. Even so, homes here are older than in Texas overall, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $688 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $826 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $955 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,214 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$526 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Lampasas County costs $1,214 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $526 a month since 2006–10, up 76%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 26.1% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Lampasas County
Bachelor's degrees in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.7% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Lampasas County: 24.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Lampasas County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 82.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.8% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.1% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Lampasas County is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.7 points, as it has nationally. Lampasas County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Lampasas County
| Period | Lampasas County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.7% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.7%, unemployment in Lampasas County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.6 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Lampasas County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lampasas County | 2.72 | 44.0 | 10.4% | 19.9% | 13.9% | 1987 | $1,214 | 24.1% | 91.5% | 4.7% |
| Coryell County | 2.68 | 34.4 | 11.6% | 41.4% | 14.3% | 1984 | $1,186 | 20.5% | 92.4% | 14.6% |
| Burnet County | 2.49 | 45.5 | 8.3% | 23.7% | 15.2% | 1995 | $1,242 | 27.9% | 88.6% | 2.7% |
| Bell County | 2.79 | 33.7 | 14.5% | 43.5% | 8.7% | 1995 | $1,422 | 27.2% | 91.0% | 6.9% |
| Llano County | 2.14 | 54.7 | 9.7% | 23.5% | 27.8% | 1990 | $1,091 | 31.8% | 90.0% | 3.8% |
| Mills County | 2.43 | 47.1 | 10.8% | 19.7% | 29.8% | 1980 | $686 | 27.7% | 88.3% | 2.8% |
| San Saba County | 2.39 | 42.1 | 7.6% | 28.3% | 24.7% | 1979 | $1,030 | 24.2% | 83.9% | 3.3% |
| Williamson County | 2.74 | 37.9 | 9.4% | 33.6% | 4.9% | 2005 | $2,004 | 49.1% | 94.3% | 3.8% |
| McLennan County | 2.70 | 36.3 | 12.5% | 38.2% | 10.4% | 1984 | $1,301 | 30.0% | 88.2% | 4.3% |
| Falls County | 2.45 | 41.2 | 10.2% | 23.5% | 21.2% | 1979 | $872 | 20.7% | 88.0% | 5.8% |
| Mason County | 2.27 | 51.8 | 2.0% | 20.3% | 28.6% | 1977 | $731 | 37.2% | 82.7% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Lampasas County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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