Bastrop’s labor force is ready to work for you!

Bastrop businesses can choose from a large skilled workforce and a highly educated future talent pool. Bastrop’s population is growing at more than 5.5% annually and has increased by nearly 26% since the 2020 census. It is near six colleges and universities. With inevitable growth and expansion, business benefits include an affordable cost of living, quality of education, strength and training in the workforce, business tax breaks, and the lure of retail attraction.

Employment

Bastrop has been fortunate to have a lower unemployment rate than the US average. This low percentage directly results from low cost of living, convenient amenities, shorter commutes, workforce training and highly educated employees.

Bastrop has major employers such as Bastrop ISD, Hyatt Regency Lost Pines, Bastrop County, and the University of Texas Science Park. Companies can choose their employees from a large existing workforce labor pool of 1,000,000+ in the Austin MSA. The largest industries in Bastrop are retail trade, public administration, and educational services.

Workforce Training

Local vocational and occupational training is available to help maintain the highest quality workforce. Bastrop provides employers with many resources from the Bastrop/Austin area that aid in developing skills for all employees. Business owners can access these resources to benefit employees and overall business development.

Access to a Large Talent Pool

Companies in Bastrop have access to great highway connectivity and the workforce living in and near Austin. Geographically, Bastrop is:

30 minutes to Austin via Highway 71
25 minutes to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport via Highway 71 (before reaching Austin)
25 minutes to Texas Toll 130
35 minutes to TX Loop 1

Education

Education is of utmost importance, providing perpetual candidates for employers looking for highly talented employees.

Six colleges and universities are within an hour's drive, all preparing the future workforce with the skills and expertise needed to add value to Bastrop’s thriving companies.

Bastrop ISD high schools with career and technology pathway programs for students, including automotive, agriculture, business, construction, culinary arts, health sciences, and STEM-based programs, help set students up for internships after high school. EMT, AWS welding, and AutoCAD certifications will be available in the future. Learn more about Bastrop ISD here!