Time Zone: Lavaca County lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Hallettsville is the Seat for Lavaca County.
Lavaca County was founded in 1846. Lavaca was created by taking area from Colorado, , and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Lavaca had a population of 18,539 people. This is a decrease of 3.49% since the last Census (which gave a population of 19,210 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Lavaca represented 0.09% of the total population of Texas, making it the state's 118th most populous county (out of 254 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 19,263 | +0.28% | +3.91% since 2009 |
2009 | 18,539 | -3.49% | |
2008 | 18,539 | -3.49% | -0.58% since 2007 |
2007 | 18,648 | -2.93% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 19,210 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Lavaca County Census Page for Lavaca County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Lavaca County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Lavaca County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Hallettsville | 2,461 | 2,345 | 4.95% increase |
Shiner | 1,973 | 2,070 | 4.69% decrease |
Moulton | 950 | 944 | 0.64% increase |
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