Lavaca County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48285 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 20,552 | — | #1,847 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,240 | -15.8% | #1,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.9 years | +10.3% | #1,251 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $228,300 | -19.0% | #1,100 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $910 | -21.8% | #1,382 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% | -9.1% | #1,127 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lavaca County has a population of 20,552, making it the #1,847 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lavaca County is $63,240, ranking #1,773 out of 3,222 counties — 15.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.5% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Lavaca County is $228,300 (-19.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $910/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.3%.
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89.5% of residents in Lavaca County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
About Lavaca County, Texas
Lavaca County, Texas has a total population of 20,552, making it the 1,847th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lavaca County is 42.9 years, which is 10.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lavaca County is $63,240, which ranks #1,773 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Lavaca County is $228,300, 19.0% below the national median. Renters in Lavaca County pay a median gross rent of $910 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lavaca County, 22.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.0 min.
Lavaca County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 71.5% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.1%) and Two or More Races (4.3%).
All data for Lavaca County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.