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Austin County

Texas · 28,417 residents · 646.496 sq mi
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Austin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,263. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $146,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28,417
+20%since 2000
from 23,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.7
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K26K29K32K1990201020202024Austin County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,263
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,615 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,959
+49%since 2000
from $18,140 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$638
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+26%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.9%(16,964)
Black10.5%(2,475)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(3,805)
Asian0.3%(68)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.1%(12,755)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(18,657)
Black9.2%(2,622)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(6,641)
Asian0.4%(110)
Other1.3%(373)
Diversity Score63.1%(17,944)
Diversity Score
63
+17%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.0%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.5%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$288,100+97%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin County, Texas?

Austin County, Texas has about 28,417 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Austin County, Texas earns about $53,263 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 $146,500, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Austin County, Texas?

About 17.9% 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 8.8% 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 8,585 residents, a change of about 43 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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