Bastrop is a city located in Morehouse Parish Louisiana. Bastrop has a 2024 population of 8,783. Bastrop is currently declining at a rate of -2.29% annually and its population has decreased by -8.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,607 in 2020.
The average household income in Bastrop is $42,135 with a poverty rate of 42.41%. The median age in Bastrop is 32.7 years: 28.8 years for males, and 35.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Bastrop was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 7,457 | 79.26% |
| White | 1,609 | 17.1% |
| Two or more races | 286 | 3.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 45 | 0.48% |
| Other race | 11 | 0.12% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,603 | 2.53 | 49 | 51 |
| Non Family | 1,417 | 1.1 | 43 | 57 |
| Female | 1,070 | 3.88 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Married | 778 | 3.19 | 95.2 | 4.8 |
| Male | 338 | 2.79 | 29.9 | 70.1 |
3.34
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
49.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 719 | 12.88% |
| Associates Degree | 782 | 14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 152 | 2.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 137 | 2.45% |
| High School Graduate | 1,906 | 34.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 306 | 5.48% |
| Some College | 1,582 | 28.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,276 | 3,402 | 208 |
| White | 1,055 | 914 | 59 |
| 2+ Races | 207 | 198 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 111 | 110 | 0 |
| Islander | 45 | 45 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 10.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $35,625 | $76,071 | $28,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,816 | $46,364 | $49,145 |
| High School Graduate | $23,877 | $24,570 | $22,980 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,380 | $12,024 | $16,532 |
| Overall | $27,692 | $28,791 | $23,765 |
| Some College | $30,124 | $29,898 | $30,371 |
$27,692
Average Earnings
$28,791
Average Male
$23,765
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.06% of Bastrop residents speak only English, while 0.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 7,321 | 3,310 | 45.21% |
| White | 1,505 | 538 | 35.75% |
| Hispanic | 139 | 18 | 12.95% |
| Multiple | 256 | 16 | 6.25% |
| Other | 11 | 11 | 100% |
42.41%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.44%
Male Poverty Rate
43.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bastrop is Multiple, with 6.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.2%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.73% |
| High School | 33.44% |
| Some College | 28.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 77.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 69.28% |
| Female Employed | 31.03% |
| Male Employed | 14.65% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $34,241 | $50,684 |
| Households | $30,069 | $42,135 |
| Married Families | $79,474 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,146 | $25,768 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
24.9%
Male Marriage Rate
19.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
496
Number of Veterans
421
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 188 |
| Second Gulf War | 138 |
| First Gulf War | 100 |
| Korea | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 123 |
| 65 to 74 | 119 |
| 55 to 64 | 92 |
| 18 to 34 | 83 |
| 35 to 54 | 79 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 364 | 7.04% |
| White | 115 | 9.08% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 7.62% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
43.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.9%
Employment Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.5%
Born in Bastrop
99.81%
Native Born
0.19%
Foreign Born
0.19%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.81% of Bastrop residents were born in the United States, with 87.5% having been born in Louisiana. 0.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,753 | -206 | -2.59% |
| 2028 | 7,959 | -206 | -2.52% |
| 2027 | 8,165 | -206 | -2.46% |
| 2026 | 8,371 | -206 | -2.4% |
| 2025 | 8,577 | -206 | -2.35% |
| 2024 | 8,783 | -206 | -2.29% |
| 2023 | 8,989 | -167 | -1.82% |
| 2022 | 9,156 | -260 | -2.76% |
| 2021 | 9,416 | -191 | -1.99% |
| 2020 | 9,607 | -345 | -3.47% |
| 2019 | 9,952 | -162 | -1.6% |
| 2018 | 10,114 | -169 | -1.64% |
| 2017 | 10,283 | -90 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 10,373 | -179 | -1.7% |
| 2015 | 10,552 | -174 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 10,726 | -65 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 10,791 | -209 | -1.9% |
| 2012 | 11,000 | -71 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 11,071 | -193 | -1.71% |
| 2010 | 11,264 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 12,988 | -928 | -6.67% |
| 1990 | 13,916 | -1,611 | -10.38% |
| 1980 | 15,527 | 814 | 5.53% |
| 1970 | 14,713 | -480 | -3.16% |
| 1960 | 15,193 | 2,424 | 18.98% |
| 1950 | 12,769 | 6,143 | 92.71% |
| 1940 | 6,626 | 1,505 | 29.39% |
| 1930 | 5,121 | 4,321 | 540.13% |
| 1900 | 800 | -6,953 | -89.68% |