Lavaca County, Texas

Total Population: 20,479

County Seat: Hallettsville

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Median Home Value

$220,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,768

Across all households

Median Age

43.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

20.9%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)71.7%
Hispanic or Latino19.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)4.0%
Two or More Races3.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.7%

65 Years and Over

23.5%

Male

49.3%

Female

50.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

94.5%

No Health Insurance

11.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

87.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

20.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,768

Mean Household Income

$85,705

Per Capita Income

$35,549

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

82.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$220,900

Median Rent

$879/mo

Total Housing Units

10,499

Owner-Occupied

76.3%

Renter-Occupied

23.7%

Vacancy Rate

20.3%

Married Couple Households

54.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.4%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.6%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

81.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48285.