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Williamson County

Texas · 609,017 residents · 1,115.837 sq mi
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Williamson County is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,834. The county has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 359,050 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $282,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
609,017
+144%since 2000
from 249,967 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 224 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+14%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
86K246K406K566K726K1990201020202024Williamson County
2024673K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,834
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,642 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,494
+57%since 2000
from $24,547 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$282,700
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,368
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+52%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(336,410)
Black6.3%(38,557)
Hispanic / Latino24.2%(147,088)
Asian8.9%(53,982)
Other3.8%(23,426)
Diversity Score76.4%(465,207)
Segregation Score24.2%(147,418)
Diversity Score
76
+50%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Compare Williamson County to nearby counties

WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
Bell County
Income$68,865−24%
Home value$241,000−15%
Population402,248−47%
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
Travis County
Income$99,611+10%
Home value$523,000+85%
Population1,389,670+85%
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
Burnet County
Income$78,732−13%
Home value$344,000+22%
Population57,015−92%
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WILLIAMSON COUNTY VS
Milam County
Income$66,141−27%
Home value$189,800−33%
Population26,258−97%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Williamson County, Texas?

Williamson County, Texas has about 609,017 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Williamson County, Texas earns about $90,834 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 $282,700, and the typical rent is about $1,368 a month.

How educated are people in Williamson County, Texas?

About 41.9% 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 6.1% of people in Williamson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Williamson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Williamson County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 469,466 residents, a change of about 336 percent over that period.

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