Our Region at a Glance
Explore Bastrop County
Three vibrant cities, one unified vision for economic growth and quality of life in Central Texas.
Bastrop County Geography
Strategic Location
Located in the heart of Central Texas, strategically positioned within the Austin Diamond
115k+
County Population
895
Square Miles
3
Major Cities
4
School Districts
9 mi
To Austin Airport
Three Unique Communities
Our Cities
Each city offers distinct advantages while working together to drive regional economic growth
Bastrop County
The Foundation of Regional Growth
Population
~115,000
School Districts
4 ISDs
Land Area
~895 sq mi
Property Tax Rate
$0.42870
Key Advantages
One of the fastest-growing counties in Central Texas
School property tax rates ranging from $0.95–$1.22
Just 9 miles from Austin-Bergstrom Airport
Home to major employers like SpaceX, xAI, and Boring Company
Foreign-Trade Zone designation
City of Bastrop
Historic downtown, modern growth
Population
~13,000
School District
Bastrop isd
Land Area
~9.4 sq mi
Distance to airport
~24 mi
Key Advantages
Historic downtown district
BISD Tax Rate: $1.0679
City Tax Rate: $0.5040
Colorado River access
Lost Pines region
County Seat
City of Elgin
The Sausage Capital & Industrial Hub
Population
~13,500
School District
Elgin isd
Land Area
~13.8 sq mi
Distance to airport
~25 mi
Key Advantages
Austin Community College Elgin Campus
EISD Tax Rate: $1.2234
City Tax Rate: $0.6193
Major industrial corridor
20 mins to Samsung
Growing retail/commercial
City of Smithville
Small Town Charm, Big Opportunities
Population
~4,500
School District
Smithville isd
Land Area
~6.6 sq mi
Distance to airport
~36 mi
Key Advantages
Historic railroad town
SISD Tax Rate: $0.95
City Tax Rate: $0.63895
Colorado River recreation
Film production location
Located in the heart of Central Texas, Bastrop County offers a blend of natural beauty, rural charm, and urban accessibility. With proximity to Austin, we're perfectly positioned for growth in manufacturing, logistics, tech, and community partnerships.
A Rare Powerhouse of Reliable Energy and Water Resources: In the heart of the fast-growing Austin MSA, Bastrop County stands out as a rare pocket of available, resilient water and energy resources—an increasingly critical advantage in Central Texas.
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Bastrop County Facts
Total Population
~115,000
Total Land Area
~895 square miles
Number of cities
3 Major Cities
4 Independent Districts
School Districts
$0.42870
County Tax Rate
35-45 minutes
Distance to Austin
9 miles (county line)
Distance to Airport
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