Bastrop County, Texas

Bastrop County is located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 74,171.[1] Its county seat is Bastrop.[2] The county was created in 1834 as a municipality of Mexico and organized as a county in 1837.[3][4] It is named for Felipe Enrique Neri, Baron de Bastrop, an early Dutch settler who helped Stephen F. Austin obtain land grants in Texas.

This article is about the county in Texas. For other uses, see Bastrop.
Bastrop County
U.S. county
The Bastrop County Courthouse in Bastrop is designed in classical revival style. Built in 1883, the Courthouse and Jail Complex were listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 20, 1975.
Location within the U.S. state of Texas
Texas's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 30°06′N 97°19′W
Country United States
State Texas
Founded1837
Named forFelipe Enrique Neri, Baron de Bastrop
SeatBastrop
Largest cityElgin
Area
 • Total896 sq mi (2,320 km2)
 • Land888 sq mi (2,300 km2)
 • Water7.4 sq mi (19 km2)  0.8%
Population
 (2010)
 • Total74,141
 • Density84/sq mi (32/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional districts10th, 17th, 27th
Websitewww.co.bastrop.tx.us
Closeup view of the Bastrop County Courthouse, located across from the Roman Catholic Church in Bastrop
Obelisk commemorating Bastrop County soldiers in the army of the Confederate States of America is located on the courthouse grounds
Veterans Memorial at Bastrop County Courthouse
The Bastrop County Historical Museum in Bastrop periodically changes its exhibits

Bastrop County is included in the Austin–Round Rock, Texas, metropolitan statistical area.

In September 2011, Bastrop County suffered the most destructive wildfire in Texas history, which destroyed over 1,600 homes.

Boundary changes

From January 8, 1836 to December 13, 1837, the Municipality and County of Mina consisted of parts of present-day Mason, Kimble, Llano, Burnet, Williamson, Gillespie, Blanco, Comal, Hays, Travis, Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee, Gonzales, Fayette, Washington, and Lavaca Counties. On December 14, 1837, the second Congress of the Republic of Texas passed legislation changing the geographical limits, creating Fayette County, removing Gonzales and Caldwell Counties from the boundaries and, five months later, added parts of Kimble and Comal Counties. On December 18, 1837, Sam Houston signed an act incorporating the town of Mina, and on the same day, changing the name of the county and town of Mina to Bastrop. May 24, 1838, to January 24, 1840, shows the borders of Bastrop County to contain parts of present-day Blanco, Burnet, Williamson, Travis, Hays, Comal, Caldwell, Bastrop, Lee, Gonzales, and Fayette counties. From January 25, 1840, to January 25, 1850, the border changed to almost its present size with a small portion of Lee, Williamson, Caldwell, Gonzales, and Fayette Counties included.[5]

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 896 square miles (2,320 km2), of which 888 square miles (2,300 km2) are land and 7.4 square miles (19 km2) (0.8%) are covered by water.[6]

Adjacent counties

Demographics
Historical population
CensusPop.%±
18503,099—
18607,006126.1%
187012,20974.3%
188017,21541.0%
189020,73620.5%
190026,84529.5%
191025,344−5.6%
192026,6495.1%
193023,888−10.4%
194021,610−9.5%
195019,622−9.2%
196016,925−13.7%
197017,2972.2%
198024,72642.9%
199038,26354.7%
200057,73350.9%
201074,17128.5%
2019 (est.)88,723[7]19.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
1850–2010[9] 2010–2014[1]

As of the census[10] of 2000, 57,733 people, 20,097 households, and 14,771 families resided in the county. The population density was 65 people per square mile (25/km2). The 22,254 housing units averagedf 25 per square mile (10/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 80.24% White, 8.79% African American, 0.70% Native American, 0.46% Asian, 7.66% from other races, and 2.15% from two or more races. About 23.98% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.

Of the 20,097 households, 35.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.50% were married couples living together, 10.50% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were not families. About 21.50% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.23. As of the 2010 census, about 7.8 same-sex couples per 1,000 households lived in the county.[11]

In the county, the population was distributed as 28.00% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 31.30% from 25 to 44, 22.90% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 35 years. For every 100 females there were 105.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.80 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $43,578, and for a family was $49,456. Males had a median income of $32,843 versus $25,536 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,146. About 8.40% of families and 11.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.40% of those under age 18 and 13.30% of those age 65 or over.

Historical research

Bastrop County has several societies and associations dedicated to preserving historical information and sites.

Education

The following school districts serve Bastrop County:

Transportation

As of 2010, Central Texas Airport was under development in Bastrop County.[12]

Major highways

Recreational facilities

Communities

Cities

Census-designated places

Unincorporated communities

Several Hollywood feature films and notable independent films have used locations in Bastrop County.

YearFilmTop Billed CastLocation
1974Lovin' MollyAnthony Perkins, Blythe DannerBastrop
1974The Texas Chain Saw MassacreMarilyn Burns, Allen DanzigerBastrop (Gas Station and BBQ Shack)
1975The Great Waldo PepperRobert Redford, Bo SvensonElgin
1994Love and a .45Gil Bellows, Renée ZellwegerBastrop (Gas station)
1995The Big GreenSteve Guttenberg, Olivia d'AboElgin
1996Courage Under FireDenzel Washington, Meg RyanBastrop
1996The Whole Wide WorldVincent D'Onofrio, Renée ZellwegerBastrop
1997The Only ThrillDiane Keaton, Sam ShepardBastrop
1998The Dentist 2Corbin Bernsen, Jillian McWhirterSmithville
1998Home FriesDrew Barrymore, Luke WilsonBastrop
1998Hope FloatsSandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr.Smithville
1999Varsity BluesJames Van Der Beek, Amy SmartElgin
1999The Soul CollectorBruce Greenwood, Melissa GilbertBastrop
2004Friday Night LightsBilly Bob Thornton, Lucas BlackElgin
2004The AlamoDennis Quaid, Billy Bob ThorntonBastrop
Jim Small's Big Thicket (Lake camp scenes)
Steiner Ranch (Bexar & Alamo scenes)
2006All the Boys Love Mandy LaneAmber Heard, Anson MountBastrop
2008Fireflies in the GardenJulia Roberts, Ryan ReynoldsBastrop (T. A. Hasler House)
Smithville
2009The Tree of LifeBrad Pitt, Sean PennSmithville
2009Friday the 13th (2009 film)Jared Padalecki, Derek MearsCamp
2010BernieMatthew McConaughey, Jack BlackBastrop
Smithville
2013Prince AvalanchePaul Rudd, Emile HirschBastrop
2014BoyhoodPatricia Arquette, Ethan HawkeBastrop

Politics
Presidential elections results
Presidential elections results[13]
Year Republican Democratic Third parties
2020 56.0% 20,516 42.2% 15,474 1.8% 675
2016 57.0% 16,328 36.9% 10,569 6.2% 1,768
2012 57.3% 14,033 40.3% 9,864 2.4% 584
2008 53.0% 13,817 44.8% 11,687 2.1% 558
2004 56.7% 13,290 41.8% 9,794 1.5% 357
2000 56.3% 10,310 38.1% 6,973 5.6% 1,025
1996 43.4% 6,323 46.4% 6,773 10.2% 1,489
1992 34.4% 4,980 43.2% 6,252 22.4% 3,242
1988 42.5% 5,991 56.8% 8,004 0.7% 97
1984 57.4% 6,439 42.3% 4,744 0.3% 38
1980 43.1% 3,768 53.9% 4,716 3.0% 264
1976 33.1% 2,383 66.5% 4,788 0.5% 33
1972 61.8% 3,097 38.0% 1,906 0.1% 7
1968 28.4% 1,455 52.5% 2,687 19.1% 975
1964 22.4% 1,130 77.5% 3,912 0.1% 7
1960 29.6% 1,208 70.3% 2,866 0.2% 6
1956 37.9% 1,531 61.9% 2,504 0.3% 10
1952 32.8% 1,540 67.1% 3,148 0.1% 6
1948 13.7% 443 77.8% 2,518 8.5% 276
1944 11.7% 385 79.2% 2,604 9.1% 300
1940 16.8% 502 83.2% 2,492 0.1% 2
1936 7.6% 198 92.0% 2,395 0.4% 9
1932 5.5% 180 94.4% 3,077 0.1% 2
1928 35.7% 850 64.4% 1,534
1924 14.3% 494 78.5% 2,711 7.2% 247
1920 22.4% 484 50.2% 1,088 27.4% 594
1916 28.8% 550 69.9% 1,335 1.3% 24
1912 15.3% 216 72.3% 1,021 12.4% 175

See also

References
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