Lockhart
The City of Lockhart is located 30 miles south of Austin, 65 minutes Northeast of San Antonio and two hours west of Houston, on the edge of one of the fastest growing regions of Texas, the Austin-San Antonio Corridor.
A small town atmosphere with big opportunities
Lockhart is an authentic Texas small town of 13,500 plus residents, a community with character and charm. Many Austin residents make the short drive to Lockhart on a regular basis to sample its famous Texas barbeque, but there is much more to this rural community to keep people coming back.
With local and state parks, libraries, museums and a robust school system, there is much to do and enjoy for residents and visitors.
Prepared for a diversified economy
This bustling area features two industrial parks, job training and a well-trained and educated labor base. Lockhart is growing with well-planned development, and the community is eager to diversify its economy by strengthening an industrial base.
| Lockhart | Caldwell County | Austin MSA | ||
| Population 2009 | 14,237 | 6,325 | 1,705,075 | |
| Population growth 1999-2009 | 20.6% | 20.1% | 41.4% | |
| Land area (sq. mi.) 2000 | 11.25 | 546 | 4,224 | |
| Households 2007 | — | 13,222 | 638,312 | |
| Homeownership rate 2000 | 59.7% | 69.70% | 58.2% | |
| Median age 2000 | 33.9 | 34.4 | 30.9 | |
| High school grads 2000 | 69.5% | 71.30% | 84.8% | |
| College grads 2000 | 11.9% | 13.30% | 36.7% | |
| Labor force 2009 | — | 15,828 | 885,803 | |
| Unemployment rate 2009 | — | 8.3% | 6.9% | |
| Public school enrollment 2008-09 | — | 6,207 | 281,718 | |
| High school graduates 2008 | — | 369 | 14,685 | |
| Median household income 2007 | — | $37,623 | $46,263 | |
| Percapita income 2007 | — | $15,117 | $22,710 | |
| Retail sales 2007 (000s) | — | $287,054 | $39,012,359 | |
| Business 2007 |
Firms | — | 500 | 34,009 |
| Employment | — | 6,571 | 749,658 | |
| Avg. weekly wage | — | $521 | $899 | |
| Mfg. business 2007 |
Firms | — | 25 | 1,347 |
| Employment | — | 377 | 60,272 | |
| Avg. weekly wage | — | $554 | $1,540 | |
Sources: Claritas/TradeDimensions for income and retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission or U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics for labor force, unemployment, businesses, employees, and wages; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; and U.S. Bureau of the Census for all other data.
Lockhart Economic Development Corporation
Sandra F. Mauldin
Economic Development Director
P.O. Box 239
Lockhart , TX 78644
Phone: 512.398.3461
Web: www.lockhart-tx.org
Lockhart Chamber of Commerce
Lockhart, Texas 78644
Phone: 512.398.2818
Web: www.lockhartchamber.com
