Bastrop County, county in Texas, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,601 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Bastrop.
There are 6 city/town in Bastrop County, TX. The largest city of Bastrop County is Elgin with a population of 10,756. Other cities include, Bastrop population 9,743, Camp Swift population 6,383, Smithville population 4,664, Colorado population 3,875
Situated just southeast of Austin, Bastrop County, Texas contains a mix of historic towns, small communities, and scenic parks set amidst its rolling hills and piney woods. Here are some of the notable cities and towns in Bastrop County:
Bastrop
Bastrop is the largest city and county seat, located along the Colorado River with around 10,000 residents. It has a historic downtown district with shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Bastrop County Museum.
Elgin lies along the railroad tracks east of Bastrop. Around 10,500 people live in this city, which calls itself the "Sausage Capital of Texas." The Elgin Sausage Festival celebrates its sausage-making history.
Smithville is located along Highway 71 in the western part of Bastrop County, with around 4,000 residents. Its history is intertwined with the railroad. Today it draws ecotourists to the Colorado River and Bastrop State Park.
McDade
McDade is a tiny rural farming community in eastern Bastrop County. Settled by Polish immigrants in the 1800s, today it has around 250 residents. St. Paul Catholic Church and historic houses showcase its heritage.
Jeddo
Jeddo is an unincorporated community just northeast of Bastrop. It was settled as a railroad construction camp in the late 1800s. Jeddo contains several historic buildings and the Hyatt Regency Lost Pines Resort.
In addition to these towns, Bastrop County contains small unincorporated communities nestled amongst the farms, ranches, and pine forests of this scenic region, each contributing to the area's culture.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Bastrop County.
City Name | Title | Population |
---|---|---|
Bastrop | City in Texas, USA | 9,743 |
Camp Swift | Census designated place | 6,383 |
Colorado | City in Texas, United States of America | 3,875 |
Elgin | City in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U. | 10,756 |
Smithville | City in Texas | 4,664 |
Wyldwood | Census designated place | 2,505 |