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Round Rock

Texas · 119,468 residents · 37.918 sq mi
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Round Rock is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $86,121. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 95% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $259,400. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119,468
+95%since 2000
from 61,136 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,151 / sq mi
+95%since 2000
from 1,612 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+16%since 2000
from 30.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K50K79K108K137K1990201020202024Round Rock
2024128K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,121
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,131
+49%since 2000
from $24,911 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$259,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,345
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $812 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
45.1% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+53%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.6%(40,113)
Black7.5%(4,560)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(13,511)
Asian2.8%(1,727)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(37,769)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.9%(56,027)
Black9.7%(11,552)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(35,744)
Asian8.1%(9,668)
Other3.9%(4,631)
Diversity Score82.9%(98,980)
Diversity Score
83
+34%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
14.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Round Rock, Texas?

Round Rock, Texas has about 119,468 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Round Rock, Texas?

The typical household in Round Rock, Texas earns about $86,121 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Round Rock, Texas expensive?

In Round Rock, Texas, the median home is worth about $259,400, and the typical rent is about $1,345 a month.

How educated are people in Round Rock, Texas?

About 41.3% of adults age 25 and over in Round Rock, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Round Rock, Texas?

About 6.2% of people in Round Rock, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Round Rock, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Round Rock, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88,545 residents, a change of about 286 percent over that period.

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