Bastrop City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 12988 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families residing in the city. The population density was 1543.9 people per square mile (596.1/kmē), making it the 88th most densely populated city in Louisiana. There were 5292 housing units at an average density of 629.3 per square mile (242.97/kmē). The average household size was 2.66 and the average family size was 3.25. Age range in the city was well distributed with 30.1% under the age of 18, 10.1% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 18.8% from 45 to 64, and 15.5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 82.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 75.3 males. The median age of the city's population was 32.9 years, the median age of male residents at 29.9 and the median age of female residents at 35.5. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 4503 White, 8377 Black or African American, 17 American Indian, 20 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 66 from two or more races and 5 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $20418, making it the 76th lowest city by median household income in Louisiana. The median income for a family in the city was $26250, it is the 80th poorest city in terms of median family income. The per capita income for the city was $10769, it is 78th poorest city by per capita income in Louisiana. The median income of city was $13893, Males have a median income of $19091 versus $11429 for females.
In 2000, 3489 pupils and students, of which 1677 are male and 1812 are female, 26.86% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 253 nursery or pri school, 262 kindergarten, 1769 elementary school, 912 high school and 293 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 12988 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13051 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13025 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 12885 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 12743 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 12651 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 12472 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 12227 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 12123 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 11899 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 11814 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 142 | 111 | 253 |
| Kindergarten | 125 | 137 | 262 |
| Elementary school | 927 | 842 | 1769 |
| High school | 404 | 508 | 912 |
| College or graduate school | 79 | 214 | 293 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastrop city, Louisiana | $20418 | $26250 | $10769 |
| Morehouse Parish, Louisiana | $25124 | $31358 | $13197 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |