Bastrop County, TX population by race
The table below shows Bastrop County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 59,508 | 60.45% |
| Black or African American | 6,251 | 6.35% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 989 | 1.00% |
| Asian | 682 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 16,903 | 17.17% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14,102 | 14.33% |
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Bastrop County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Bastrop County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Bastrop County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Bastrop County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 60.45% are white, 6.35% are Black or African American, 1% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.69% are Asian, 17.17% are some other race and 14.33% are multiracial.
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Bastrop County, TX population by race.
The largest racial group in Bastrop County is White with a population of 59,508 (60.45% of the total population).
Bastrop County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Bastrop County is White with a population of 59,508 (60.45% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14,102 (14.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Bastrop County, TX
By ethnicity, 40,570 (41.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 57,865 (58.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Bastrop County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 47,507 (82.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Bastrop County, TX Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Bastrop County's Non-Hispanic population.
Bastrop County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 47,507 | 82.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 6,132 | 10.60% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 110 | 0.19% |
| Asian alone | 662 | 1.14% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 290 | 0.50% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 3,164 | 5.47% |
Among the Hispanic population in Bastrop County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33,369 (82.25% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Bastrop County, TX Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Bastrop County's Hispanic population.
Bastrop County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 33,369 | 82.25% |
| Puerto Rican | 668 | 1.65% |
| Cuban | 237 | 0.58% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 6,296 | 15.52% |
Things to know
What percentage of Bastrop County, TX is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 41.22% of Bastrop County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Bastrop County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 33,369 (82.25% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Bastrop County, TX have?
Bastrop County, TX has 6,251 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 6.35% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Bastrop County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Bastrop County, TX?
With 58.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Bastrop County.
That being said, with a 17.17% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Bastrop County.
What is the majority race in Bastrop County, TX?
With a population of 59,508 (60.45% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Bastrop County.
Some other races are second largest race in Bastrop County, with 17.17% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
