Mustang Ridge: Demographics & People
Mustang Ridge's population stands at 1,750 people, in 543 households. Population grew 8.7% from 1,610 (2022) to 1,750 (2024). Median age 34.8 years. (0.8y younger than Travis County). Children under 18 are 30% of the population. Population is 74% Hispanic or Latino and 24% White (non-Hispanic). 80% of households are family-led. County is gaining 8,405 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 3.2 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 20% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 80 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 8.7% from 1,610 (2022) to 1,750 (2024) — about 14.5× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~1,905 (extrapolated at 4.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 2,126.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 97,216 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 8.7% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 1,610 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 1,750 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | booming |
| Population | 1,750 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 2,126 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.8y is 4.1 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 30% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.8 years (at Texas median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 29.5% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 1,750 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 517 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 363.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 607.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 263 |
| Population under 18 | 517 |
| Median age | 34.8 years (at Texas median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 1,750 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 597 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 28 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 1,189 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 42.2% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Black population | 0.5% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 74.3% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 23.6% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 1.4% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 18% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 1,220 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 188 |
| Share born in this state | 69.7% |
| Share born in another state | 30.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 10.7% |
| Foreign-born residents | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizens | 18.2% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 210 |
| From Europe | 4 |
| From Africa | 9 |
Households & Family Composition
543 households. Averaging 3.3 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 80% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 388 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 481 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 388 |
| Married couples with children | 129 |
| Single-parent households | 13 |
| Average household size | 3.26 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 5.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 8 |
| Family households | 432 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 79.6% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 543 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 6.3% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 8,405 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 6.3% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 100,978 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 92,573 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 8,405 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 100 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.8% |
Other
| Congressional District · District | 35 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Formatted | TX-35 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bastrop |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 25.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 31.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bastrop County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,038 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bastrop County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 71.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 88,723 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 20 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 29.5% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 1,750, booming, young professional, upper-middle, mixed |
| Town Summary · Population | 1,750 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Bastrop County |
Sources: Census place-to-CD118 crosswalk (place_fips) · federal dataset cascade