Lavaca County's estimated 2026 population is 20,776 with a growth rate of 0.61% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lavaca County is the 120th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 19,266 and has seen a growth of 7.84% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.9 years
Female: 43.9 years
Male: 41.7 years
There are 15,726 adults, (4,950 of whom are seniors) in Lavaca County.
Female: 10,455 (50.9%)
Male: 10,097 (49.1%)
The racial composition of Lavaca County includes 74.01% White, 10.29% other race, 3.64% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,211 | 74.01% |
| Two or more races | 2,391 | 11.63% |
| Other race | 2,114 | 10.29% |
| Black or African American | 749 | 3.64% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.08% |
Lavaca County's average per capita income is $50,333. Household income levels show a median of $63,240. The poverty rate stands at 11.45%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,720 | - |
| Families | $86,739 | $104,647 |
| Households | $63,240 | $86,683 |
| Non Families | $37,219 | $47,882 |
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