Bastrop , Texas
Location: 27Miles South East of Austin

Bastrop’s historical roots run deep. The number of buildings listed in the National Register of Historic Places recently earned Bastrop the title “Most Historic Small Town in Texas.” With a rich harvest of classic Texas folklore and architecture, downtown Bastrop represents a unique blending of the old and new. Nestled on the banks of the Colorado River, the historic district is filled with a variety of shops and restaurants. The historic ambiance of downtown is complemented by nearby neighborhoods containing over 130 historical sites. Visit beautiful Bastrop - you’ll discover for yourself why we’re known as the “Heart of the Colorado”

Quick Facts  [click here]

• Area Code: 512
• Zip Code: 78602
• County: Bastrop
• Population: 7,297
• Mayor: Tom Scott

Census Information  [click here]

• White Non-Hispanic (62.8%)
• Hispanic (17.8%)
• Black (17.0%)
• Two or more races (1.9%)
• American Indian (1.3%)
• Other race (7.0%)
• Vietnamese (0.7%)
• Asian Indian (0.6%)
• (Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)
• Median resident age: 36.3 years
• Median household income: $40,212 (year 2000)
• Median house value: $103,300 (year 2000)

Media  [click here]

• Newspaper
• Bastrop Advertiser
• 908 Water St.
• Bastrop, Texas  78602
• 512-321-2557