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Austin

Texas · 961,855 residents · 326.365 sq mi
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Austin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,752. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $358,600. At a median age of 33.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
961,855
+46%since 2000
from 656,562 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,947 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 2,012 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.0
+11%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
414K568K723K877K1.0M1990201020202024Austin
2024980K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,752
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,689 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,829
+86%since 2000
from $24,163 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$358,600
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,346
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $724 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
58.8% rent
Afford Score
4.7
+67%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(347,554)
Black9.8%(64,259)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(200,579)
Asian4.7%(30,580)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.8%(490,982)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.1%(452,994)
Black6.9%(66,002)
Hispanic / Latino32.5%(312,448)
Asian8.9%(85,853)
Other3.4%(32,856)
Diversity Score81.3%(781,964)
Diversity Score
81
+9%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+74%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
18.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−66.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Austin

AllandaleBarton HillsBouldinBrentwoodCentral East AustinDowntownEast Oak HillFranklin ParkGarrison ParkGeorgian AcresHancockHighlandHollyMLKMontopolisNorth AustinNorth BurnettParker LanePleasant ValleyRiversideRMMARosedaleSouth LamarSouth ManchacaSouth River CitySt. EdwardsSt. JohnsSweet BriarTriangle StateUpper Boggy CreekWells BranchWest Oak HillWest UniversityWindsor ParkWindsor RoadZilkerNeighborhoods in Austin
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Texas?

Austin, Texas has about 961,855 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Austin, Texas earns about $75,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, Texas expensive?

In Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $358,600, and the typical rent is about $1,346 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Texas?

About 53.4% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, Texas?

About 12.5% of people in Austin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 496,278 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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