Bastrop, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Bastrop, Louisiana Summary

Life in Bastrop research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Bastrop over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bastrop:

  • The population in Bastrop is 9,879.

  • The median home value in Bastrop is $82,000.

  • The median income in Bastrop is $23,955.

  • The cost of living in Bastrop is 75 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Bastrop is $650.

  • The unemployment rate in Bastrop is 12.7%.

  • The poverty rate in Bastrop is 44.0%.

Bastrop SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
3
Affordability
4
Diversity
8
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8
Education
3
Commute
8.5

Bastrop, LA Crime Report

537
Total Crimes
5,779.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
148.68%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Bastrop
/ 100k People
Louisiana
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 537 5,779.8 3,523.8 2,324.2
Violent Crime 111 1,194.7 639.4 369.8
Murder 1 10.8 15.8 6.3
Robbery 6 64.6 80.7 66.1
Aggravated Assault 103 1,108.6 497.0 268.2
Property Crime 426 4,585.1 2,884.4 1,954.4
Burglary 97 1,044.0 510.1 269.8
Larceny 312 3,358.1 2,107.3 1,401.9
Car Theft 17 183.0 266.9 282.7

Bastrop, LA Cost Of Living

75
Bastrop's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Bastrop Louisiana National Average
Overall 75 92 100
Services 94 96 100
Groceries 92 96 100
Health 96 99 100
Housing 42 83 100
Transportation 87 96 100
Utilities 80 86 100

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Rankings for Bastrop in Louisiana

Map Of Bastrop, LA

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Population over time in Bastrop

Year Population % Change
2021 10,060 -4.4%
2020 10,521 -1.1%
2019 10,643 -1.9%
2018 10,851 -0.9%
2017 10,949 -1.1%
2016 11,075 -1.3%
2015 11,216 -1.2%
2014 11,348 -0.9%
2013 11,452 -1.3%
2012 11,607 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bastrop

White
19.1% (1,884)
African American
78.4% (7,750)
American Indian
0.0% (0)
Asian
0.6% (59)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.2% (121)
Hispanic
0.7% (65)
Race Bastrop LA USA
White 19.1% 57.8% 59.4%
African American 78.4% 31.7% 12.2%
American Indian 0.0% 0.5% 0.6%
Asian 0.6% 1.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.2% 2.6% 3.2%
Hispanic 0.7% 5.3% 18.4%

Gender in Bastrop

Female
51.8% (5,121)
Male
48.2% (4,758)
Gender Bastrop LA USA
Female 51.8% 51.0% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.0% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bastrop for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (493)
9-12th Grade
20.0% (1,975)
High School / GED
34.0% (3,358)
Some College
25.0% (2,469)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (987)
Bachelor's Degree
5.0% (493)
Master's Degree
0.0% (0)
Professional Degree
1.0% (98)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Bastrop LA USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 5.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 20.0% 9.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 34.0% 33.0% 26.0%
Some College 25.0% 21.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 7.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 5.0% 16.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 0.0% 6.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bastrop, Louisiana

Less than $10,000
19.6% (193,728)
$10,000 to $14,999
9.6% (94,881)
$15,000 to $24,999
23.2% (229,131)
$25,000 to $34,999
16.3% (160,590)
$35,000 to $49,999
11.2% (110,742)
$50,000 to $74,999
6.9% (67,974)
$75,000 to $99,999
5.1% (50,414)
$100,000 to $149,999
7.0% (68,824)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.6% (5,664)
$200,000 or more
0.6% (5,947)
Income Bastrop LA USA
Less than $10,000 19.6% 8.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 9.6% 5.7% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 23.2% 10.9% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 16.3% 9.9% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 11.2% 12.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 6.9% 16.1% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 5.1% 11.4% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 7.0% 13.7% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 0.6% 5.8% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 0.6% 5.7% 9.5%

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