Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.47 |
| Below Poverty | 9.5% ≈ Avg |
| College Grads | 30.6% ▼ 21% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.0% ▼ 39% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 236 (1.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 6,026 (39.1%) |
| Some College | 1,928 (12.5%) |
| Associates | 2,450 (15.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,411 (9.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 3,353 (21.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $63,717 ▼ 17% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $197,218 ▼ 29% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $960/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 12,486 |
| Vacant Units | 2,584 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Lavaca County is located in Texas and encompasses 6 ZIP codes spanning 6 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 24,924 residents. With a median age of 42.2, it is a middle-aged county.
Lavaca County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $63,717 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.0%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 9.5% is near the national average.
Housing in Lavaca County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $197,218 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $960. Homeownership rates are high at 75.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Lavaca County are majority White (69.19%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.
Lavaca County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 6 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77964 | Hallettsville | 8,061 | $63,500 | $232,100 | $928 | 2.6% | 34.2% |
| 77975 | Moulton | 1,782 | $61,422 | $197,000 | $1,055 | 1.4% | 35.8% |
| 77984 | Shiner | 4,630 | $87,373 | $195,500 | $1,164 | 4.7% | 37.6% |
| 77987 | Sweet Home | 207 | $86,827 | $305,300 | — | 7.0% | 27.0% |
| 77995 | Yoakum | 10,244 | $53,129 | $168,400 | $877 | 2.8% | 23.9% |