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Austin County

Texas · 30,167 residents · 646.496 sq mi
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Austin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,468. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,167
+28%since 2000
from 23,590 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
47 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K22K26K29K32K1990201020202024Austin County
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,468
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,615 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,592
+74%since 2000
from $18,140 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+40%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Austin County on RentDataNow
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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(18,480)
Black7.8%(2,352)
Hispanic / Latino26.7%(8,052)
Asian0.7%(201)
Other2.1%(630)
Diversity Score66.6%(20,100)
Segregation Score19.5%(5,871)
Diversity Score
67
+23%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
19
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.5%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.6%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Home value$288,100+46%
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Home value$293,900+49%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin County, Texas?

Austin County, Texas has about 30,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Austin County, Texas earns about $64,468 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 $197,200, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.

How educated are people in Austin County, Texas?

About 23.0% 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 11.7% 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 10,335 residents, a change of about 52 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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