Lockhart is a city located in Caldwell County Texas. Lockhart has a 2024 population of 15,639. It is also the county seat of Caldwell County. Lockhart is currently growing at a rate of 2.1% annually and its population has increased by 8.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,354 in 2020.
The average household income in Lockhart is $80,404 with a poverty rate of 12.73%. The median age in Lockhart is 38.6 years: 38.1 years for males, and 38.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lockhart was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,336 | 71.47% |
| Two or more races | 1,738 | 12.02% |
| Other race | 1,337 | 9.24% |
| Black or African American | 734 | 5.08% |
| Asian | 236 | 1.63% |
| Native American | 82 | 0.57% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,707 | 2.72 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Married | 2,243 | 3.72 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Non Family | 1,513 | 1.16 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Female | 772 | 2.94 | 45.2 | 54.8 |
| Male | 179 | 2.48 | 60.9 | 39.1 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.72
Average Household Size
61.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,197 | 11.68% |
| Associates Degree | 484 | 4.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,183 | 11.54% |
| Graduate Degree | 510 | 4.97% |
| High School Graduate | 4,256 | 41.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 447 | 4.36% |
| Some College | 2,175 | 21.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,938 | 3,801 | 457 |
| White | 4,428 | 4,165 | 1,121 |
| 2+ Races | 1,103 | 873 | 100 |
| Other Race | 903 | 789 | 75 |
| Black | 552 | 331 | 17 |
| Asian | 200 | 161 | 86 |
| Native American | 66 | 66 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,922 | $54,576 | $57,138 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,981 | $71,959 | $61,739 |
| High School Graduate | $35,941 | $41,818 | $32,195 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,209 | $41,531 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,496 | $47,429 | $34,575 |
| Some College | $46,124 | $51,875 | $36,818 |
$41,496
Average Earnings
$47,429
Average Male
$34,575
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.77% of Lockhart residents speak only English, while 27.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7,279 | 963 | 13.23% |
| White | 4,663 | 467 | 10.02% |
| Multiple | 1,500 | 199 | 13.27% |
| Black | 387 | 188 | 48.58% |
| Other | 1,280 | 50 | 3.91% |
12.73%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.45%
Male Poverty Rate
15.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lockhart is Black, with 48.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lockhart is Other, with 3.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.75% |
| High School | 10.44% |
| Some College | 7.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.33% |
| Male Employed | 3.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,092 | $88,769 |
| Households | $68,270 | $80,404 |
| Married Families | $89,202 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,542 | $51,903 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.2%
Male Marriage Rate
39.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
893
Number of Veterans
888
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 398 |
| Second Gulf War | 350 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Korea | 24 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 265 |
| 18 to 34 | 263 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 75+ | 82 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 766 | 9.28% |
| Hispanic | 371 | 6.54% |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 6.78% |
| Black | 23 | 4.03% |
| Other Race | 17 | 1.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.07%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
78.25%
Born in Lockhart
95.31%
Native Born
4.69%
Foreign Born
2.91%
Non Citizen
1.78%
Naturalized
95.31% of Lockhart residents were born in the United States, with 78.25% having been born in Texas. 2.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 17,246 | 322 | 1.9% |
| 2028 | 16,924 | 321 | 1.93% |
| 2027 | 16,603 | 321 | 1.97% |
| 2026 | 16,282 | 322 | 2.02% |
| 2025 | 15,960 | 321 | 2.05% |
| 2024 | 15,639 | 321 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 15,318 | 390 | 2.61% |
| 2022 | 14,928 | 267 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 14,661 | 307 | 2.14% |
| 2020 | 14,354 | 251 | 1.78% |
| 2019 | 14,103 | 334 | 2.43% |
| 2018 | 13,769 | 68 | 0.5% |
| 2017 | 13,701 | 366 | 2.74% |
| 2016 | 13,335 | 74 | 0.56% |
| 2015 | 13,261 | 169 | 1.29% |
| 2014 | 13,092 | 123 | 0.95% |
| 2013 | 12,969 | 126 | 0.98% |
| 2012 | 12,843 | 38 | 0.3% |
| 2011 | 12,805 | 60 | 0.47% |
| 2010 | 12,745 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,615 | 2,410 | 26.18% |
| 1990 | 9,205 | 1,252 | 15.74% |
| 1980 | 7,953 | 1,464 | 22.56% |
| 1970 | 6,489 | 405 | 6.66% |
| 1960 | 6,084 | 511 | 9.17% |
| 1950 | 5,573 | 555 | 11.06% |
| 1940 | 5,018 | 651 | 14.91% |
| 1930 | 4,367 | 636 | 17.05% |
| 1920 | 3,731 | 786 | 26.69% |
| 1910 | 2,945 | -14,301 | -82.92% |