Bastrop is a city in Louisiana state in USA with a population of 10060 residents.. The poverty rate of Bastrop is 41.9%, which is 199% higher than national average. The typical household in Bastrop earns $23153 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 2 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 5 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 83.8% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bastrop, only 76% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bastrop remained 6.5%, which is 38% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bastrop, only 7% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 35% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bastrop is 75, which is 25% lower than national average. Median home value in Bastrop is $82300 , which is 64% lower than national average. While median income in Bastrop remained $23153, which is 66% lower than national average.