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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Austin County

Texas · 23,590 residents · 646.496 sq mi
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Austin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $38,615. Population has grown 19% since 1990. Median home value is $84,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23,590
+19%since 1990
from 19,832 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
+19%since 1990
from 31 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
+4%since 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K26K29K32K1990201020202024Austin County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,615
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,043 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,140
+53%since 1990
from $11,837 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.1%
−4.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $58,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $326 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 74.4% in 1990
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−6%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(16,244)
Black13.2%(2,626)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(1,952)
Asian0.1%(28)
Diversity Score52.4%(10,401)
2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(16,964)
Black10.5%(2,475)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(3,805)
Asian0.3%(68)
Diversity Score54.1%(12,755)
Diversity Score
54
+3%since 1990
from 52 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.5%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 29.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Compare Austin County to nearby counties

AUSTIN COUNTY VS
Waller County
Income$80,397+108%
Home value$318,700+278%
Population69,858+108%
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AUSTIN COUNTY VS
Washington County
Income$77,825+102%
Home value$288,100+241%
Population38,288+14%
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AUSTIN COUNTY VS
Colorado County
Income$66,377+72%
Home value$209,800+149%
Population21,439−36%
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AUSTIN COUNTY VS
Fayette County
Income$75,854+96%
Home value$293,900+248%
Population25,459−24%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin County, Texas?

Austin County, Texas has about 23,590 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Austin County, Texas?

The typical household in Austin County, Texas earns about $38,615 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin County, Texas expensive?

In Austin County, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,400, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Austin County, Texas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Austin County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin County, Texas?

About 12.1% of people in Austin County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,758 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 7603.02Census Tract 7605.02Census Tract 7605.01Census Tract 7602.02Census Tract 7604Census Tract 7603.01Census Tract 7601Census Tract 7602.01
7 ZIP codes
ZIP 77474ZIP 77418ZIP 77485ZIP 78950ZIP 78944ZIP 78931ZIP 77473
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