The Town FilesLavaca County, Texas
20,552 people. The median home is worth $228,300 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $63,240.
Towns in Lavaca County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yoakum | 5,908 | $151,100 | $46,810 | 30.3 |
| Hallettsville | 2,731 | $163,000 | $55,718 | 43.1 |
People and housing
| Lavaca County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $228,300 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $910 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $63,240 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 42.9 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
6,148 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,557 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 303 storm events in Lavaca County from 1996 to 2026, with 4 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Lavaca County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| August 25, 2017 | Hurricane | DR-4332: Hurricane Harvey |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).