Lavaca County, Texas
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Lavaca County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of 2000, the population is 19,210. Its county seat is Hallettsville6. The county is named for the Lavaca River.
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Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,513 km² (970 mi²). 2,512 km² (970 mi²) of it is land and 1 km² (0 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.05% water.
Adjacent counties
- Fayette County (north)
- Colorado County (northeast)
- Jackson County (southeast)
- Victoria County (south)
- DeWitt County (southwest)
- Gonzales County (northwest)
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there were 19,210 people, 7,669 households, and 5,391 families residing in the county. The population density was 8/km² (20/mi²). There were 9,657 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (10/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 86.86% White, 6.79% Black or African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.16% Asian, 0.02% Pacific Islander, 4.84% from other races, and 1.14% from two or more races. 11.36% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,669 households out of which 30.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.70% were married couples living together, 9.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.70% were non-families. 27.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 16.60% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 2.98.
In the county, the population was spread out with 24.20% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 23.60% from 45 to 64, and 21.80% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 93.10 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $29,132, and the median income for a family was $36,760. Males had a median income of $26,988 versus $17,537 for females. The per capita income for the county was $16,398. 13.20% of the population and 10.20% of families were below the poverty line. 15.20% of those under the age of 18 and 18.40% of those 65 and older were living below the poverty line.
