Cedar Creek, situated in Bastrop County, Texas, is a community that is not officially part of a city. It is positioned approximately 11 miles (18 km) to the west of Bastrop.

Cedar Creek had a population of 145 residents and six businesses in 1984, and this number stayed the same in 1990. By 2000, the population grew slightly to 200 individuals.

The schools in Cedar Creek are part of the Bastrop Independent School District (BISD), which also serves other communities in Bastrop County. The district includes Cedar Creek Elementary School, Cedar Creek Intermediate School, Cedar Creek Middle School, and Cedar Creek High School, providing education to students in the Cedar Creek area.

Located at the junction of Texas State Highway 21 (SH 21) and Farm to Market Road 535 (FM 535), Cedar Creek can be found south of Texas State Highway 71 (SH 71), which links Bastrop to Austin, the capital city of Texas. According to the United States Census Bureau, the population of Cedar Creek was recorded as 3,154 in the 2020 census.

The weather in this region is known for its warm temperatures throughout all seasons. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, this type of climate is classified as “Cfa” (Humid Subtropical Climate).

Before the 2020 census, the United States Census Bureau classified Cedar Creek as a census-designated place (CDP) for statistical purposes.