City safety & data profile

BastropLA

Bastrop, LA is a 11K-resident city in Morehouse Parish with a median household income of $32,605.

Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Bastrop, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Bastrop has a population larger than 4% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $87,800, and 2 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

11K
Population
Top 96%
By size
$32,605
Median income
$87,800
Median home
40.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Bastrop

Bastrop posts a median household income higher than 0% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 2 hospitals serve the Bastrop area.

Top 100%
by median income, US cities
2
hospitals in & near Bastrop

Where Bastrop income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$32,605 Bottom 1% higher than 0% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. LA $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Bastrop, LA beyond the headline numbers

Bastrop sits inside Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, at roughly 32.78°N, -91.91°W. Population 10,713, $32,605 median household income. Median home value $87,800, median rent $839. Poverty rate 40.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Bastrop's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 57%, then obesity at 50.3%. 2 hospitals in/around Bastrop, 2/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Bastrop from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,713
Bastrop
Median Income
$32,605
-52% vs avg
Median Home Value
$87,800
-61% vs avg
Median Age
31.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Morehouse Parish) - Bastrop's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
25K-11%
Median Income
$39,454+38%
Median Home Value
$118,800+59%
Poverty Rate
29.3%+11%
Unemployment
9.4%-12%

Economics

Economics indicators for Bastrop, LA
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$839/mo
Poverty Rate
40.1% +182% vs avg
Unemployment 15.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 6%
Work From Home 4.3%
Public Transit 0%

Population

White 17.5%
African American 77.8%
Asian 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
57%
Obesity
50.3%
Short Sleep Duration
49.4%
Physical Inactivity
44.6%
Current Smoking
26.8%
Diabetes
24.1%
Frequent Mental Distress
23.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
20.8%
Current Asthma
12.7%
Lack of Health Insurance
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 42%
Annual Checkup 84.2%

Other Measures

Binge Drinking
12.2%
Coronary Heart Disease
10.5%
Stroke
7.4%

Hospitals 2 total

Rating Distribution
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1
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Average Rating
2/5
Total Hospitals
2
With ER
1
MOREHOUSE GENERAL HOSPITAL
BASTROP · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★☆☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Bastrop, LA? ▼
Bastrop, LA has a population of 10,713 people, located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana.
What is the median household income in Bastrop? ▼
The median household income in Bastrop, LA is $32,605 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 40.1%.
What is the median home value in Bastrop? ▼
The median home value in Bastrop, LA is $87,800. Median rent is $839/month.
What are the top health concerns in Bastrop? ▼
The top health indicators in Bastrop include High Blood Pressure (57%), Obesity (50.3%), Short Sleep Duration (49.4%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Bastrop? ▼
Bastrop has 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Bastrop? ▼
The median age in Bastrop, LA is 31.3 years. 6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Bastrop, LA is located in Morehouse Parish, Louisiana. With a population of 11K and a $32,605 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 2 hospitals with an average rating of 2/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Bastrop area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

Monroe, LA 50K West Monroe, LA 13K Claiborne, LA 12K Ruston, LA 22K El Dorado, AR 18K Greenville, MS 32K Vicksburg, MS 23K Camden, AR 11K
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Using Bastrop's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Morehouse Parish) where that is the smallest published unit.

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