Lavaca County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Lavaca County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48285
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 285
Geography
- Land Area
- 969.71 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.73 sq mi
- Total Area
- 970.44 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.382578
- Longitude
- -96.923633
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 19,809
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 14,989
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,385 | 82.7% |
| Hispanic | 3,424 | 17.3% |
| White | 14,866 | 75.0% |
| Black | 746 | 3.8% |
| Asian | 52 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 86 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,033 | 87.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,958 | 13.1% |
| White | 11,944 | 79.7% |
| Black | 699 | 4.7% |
| Asian | 96 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 265 | 1.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 38 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 20,552
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,490
- Poverty Rate
- 11.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,304
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,211 | 74.0% |
| Black | 749 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 71 | 0.3% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 13,256
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,643 | 19.9% |
| Republican | 8,905 | 67.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,708 | 12.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 6,397 | 48.3% |
| Female | 6,856 | 51.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,311 | 70.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,420 | 10.7% |
| Black | 126 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 176 | 1.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,047
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,936 | 63.8% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 34.4% |
| Black | 34 | 27.0% |
| Asian | 110 | 62.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,861 | 60.4% |
| Female | 4,183 | 61.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,552 (31.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,187 (22.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 10,518
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $228,967
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,008
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.0%
- Work From Home
- 9.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.