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Travis County

Texas · 1,290,188 residents · 994.294 sq mi
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Travis County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,668. The county has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $347,700. At a median age of 33.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,290,188
+59%since 2000
from 812,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,298 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 817 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.9
+12%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
501K727K953K1.2M1.4M1990201020202024Travis County
20241.3M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,668
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,453
+76%since 2000
from $25,883 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.5%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
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
$347,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,348
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $727 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
50.4% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Travis County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.4%(457,817)
Black9%(73,242)
Hispanic / Latino28.2%(229,048)
Asian4.4%(35,842)
Other0%
Diversity Score72%(584,698)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.5%(612,824)
Black7.5%(96,270)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(421,110)
Asian7.7%(99,660)
Other3.2%(41,477)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,040,196)
Segregation Score38.7%(499,306)
Diversity Score
81
+12%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
39
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
19.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+71%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
17.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Income$89,097+10%
Home value$399,800+15%
Population304,390−78%
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TRAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$86,226+7%
Home value$314,800−9%
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TRAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$69,758−14%
Home value$240,500−31%
Population55,150−96%
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TRAVIS COUNTY VS
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Income$111,340+38%
Home value$447,000+29%
Population752,827−46%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Travis County, Texas?

Travis County, Texas has about 1,290,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Travis County, Texas earns about $80,668 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Travis County, Texas expensive?

In Travis County, Texas, the median home is worth about $347,700, and the typical rent is about $1,348 a month.

How educated are people in Travis County, Texas?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Travis County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Travis County, Texas?

About 11.4% of people in Travis County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Travis County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Travis County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 713,781 residents, a change of about 124 percent over that period.

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