Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Lockhart, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

15,326

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

52.6%8,056

White

39.1%5,996

Black

5.4%826

Two or More

2.4%367

Asian

0.5%81

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.1%981

High School Diploma

32.5%3,500

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%833

Some College (1+ yr)

12%1,293

Associate's Degree

4.5%486

Bachelor's Degree

16.3%1,757

Master's Degree

3.8%413

Professional Degree

0.7%75

Doctorate

0.4%41

HS or Higher

87%

BA or Higher

21.2%

Graduate+

4.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$251,600

Median Renti

$1,152

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%3,645

Renter-Occupied

33%1,792

Total Units

5,865

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

7.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

124

$750–$1,000

395

$1,000–$1,250

447

$1,250–$1,500

287

$1,500–$2,000

297

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.7%216

2010–2019

9.6%564

2000–2009

21.5%1,260

1990–1999

8.4%494

1980–1989

17.4%1,021

1970–1979

10%585

1960–1969

6.5%380

1950–1959

6.2%366

1940–1949

7%410

1939 or earlier

9.7%569

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.9%3,638

Utility Gas

30.8%1,672

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%67

No Fuel

0.7%36

Solar

0.4%24

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$68,400

Mean Household Incomei

$81,526

Per Capita Incomei

$30,208

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

7,224

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7394.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

625

China

Germany

Guatemala

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

7,060

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

965(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

86.3%Insured

13.7%Uninsured