2000 census As of the census of 2000, 5340 people resided in Bastrop, in 2034 households and 1336 families. The population density was . The 2,239 housing units averaged 308.1 per square mile (118.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 72.3% White, 17.0% African American, 1.0% Asian, 0.7% Native American, 7.0% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. About 17.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race.
2000 census As of the census of 2000 5340 people resided in Bastrop in 2034 households and 1336 families The population density was  The 2239 housing units averaged 3081 per square mile (1189/km2) The racial makeup of the city was 723% White 170% African American 10% Asian 07% Native American 70% from other races and 19% from two or more races About 178% of the population was Hispanic or Latino of any race