A little less elbow room in Lampasas

County population up 10% from 2010-2020, census says; city records 9% gain

  • Population densities in the county vary widely, based on the 2020 U.S. Census. The Kempner area -- in yellow and blue -- has about as many residents as does the city of Lampasas. In contrast, the pink area that accounts for two-thirds of the county’s land mass has only about a third as many residents as live in Lampasas city limits. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD - GRAPHIC BASED ON 2020 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU DATA
    Population densities in the county vary widely, based on the 2020 U.S. Census. The Kempner area -- in yellow and blue -- has about as many residents as does the city of Lampasas. In contrast, the pink area that accounts for two-thirds of the county’s land mass has only about a third as many residents as live in Lampasas city limits. TRISH GRIFFITH | DISPATCH RECORD - GRAPHIC BASED ON 2020 U.S. CENSUS BUREAU DATA
  • Although the overall United States population — and the population in many urban areas — increased from 2010-2020, the U.S. Census Bureau recorded a decline in residents in many counties across the nation (as shown in red). Many parts of west-central and West Texas — including nearby San Saba and Mills counties — experienced a loss of population. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
    Although the overall United States population — and the population in many urban areas — increased from 2010-2020, the U.S. Census Bureau recorded a decline in residents in many counties across the nation (as shown in red). Many parts of west-central and West Texas — including nearby San Saba and Mills counties — experienced a loss of population. U.S. CENSUS BUREAU
Yes, the coffee-shop chatter is correct. There really are a lot more people living in the city of Lampasas – and the whole county – than there were just 10 years ago. The U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 population data on Thursday, and the figures confirmed what many in this area have been saying for years. This region of the Lone Star State is growing – and at a Texas-sized rate. LAMPASAS…

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