COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Williamson County

Texas · 139,551 residents · 1,115.837 sq mi

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Williamson County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $33,695. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 110,416 residents. Median home value is $72,100.

At a glance

Wealthier

above the US median

US median: $30,130

Younger

median age 30.2

US median: 33.0

More educated

25% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 23%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

139,551

−44%vs 2000

vs 249,967 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

125 / sq mi

−44%vs 2000

vs 224 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

30.2

−6%vs 2000

vs 32.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

2024673K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$33,695

−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $60,642 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$13,490

−45%vs 2000

vs $24,547 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

10.1%

+5.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 4.8% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,100

−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $123,900 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$442

−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $787 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

64.0%

−10.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 74.2% in 2000

36.0% rent

Afford Score

2.1

+5%vs 2000

vs 2.0 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic73.5%(183,847)

Black5%(12,444)

Hispanic / Latino17.2%(42,990)

Asian2.6%(6,483)

Other0%

Diversity Score50.8%(127,028)

1990

White, non-Hispanic87.4%(121,975)

Black4.9%(6,849)

Hispanic / Latino14.1%(19,724)

Asian1.2%(1,723)

Other6.5%(9,004)

Diversity Score49.1%(68,560)

Diversity Score

−3%vs 2000

vs 51 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

24.6%

−9.0 ptsvs 2000

vs 33.6% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

81.4%

−7.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 88.8% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

6.4%

−2.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 9.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

24.5 min

+24%vs 2000

vs 19.7 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson County, Texas?

Williamson County, Texas has about 139,551 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Williamson County, Texas earns about $33,695 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Williamson County, Texas expensive?

In Williamson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson County, Texas?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Williamson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Williamson County, Texas?

About 10.1% of people in Williamson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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