U.S. County · Profile

Lavaca County

20.6KTotal Population
21Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+7.05%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Lavaca County has a population of 20,571 as of 2023. It is located in Texas.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Lavaca County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):20.0%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White77.3%15,901
Hispanic or Latino20.0%4,114
Some Other Race9.9%2,037
Two or More Races6.8%1,399
Black or African American5.3%1,090
Asian0.5%103
American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%41
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Lavaca County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$58,530
21.5% below national average
Per Capita Income
$34,591
9.8% below national average
Poverty Rate
10.2%
11.3% below national average
Median Age
43.4 years

Income & Poverty

$58,530Median Household Income
$34,591Per Capita Income
10.2%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$58,530$83,239
Families$80,907$102,312
Married-couple Families$80,907$90,616
Nonfamily Households$32,413$35,006

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Lavaca County, Texas.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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