Austin is a metro area of 1,249,763 people. 403,536 more people live here than in 1990. 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, against 24% nationally. The median age is 31.0, younger than the US median of 35.2. Owners hold 59% of the housing stock. Households take in $48,991 a year at the median, 15% more than the country as a whole.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35.2%(38,333)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)30.4%(33,045)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era26.8%(29,132)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.5%(2,723)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.7%(787)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 108,817 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?
Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has about 1,249,763 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?
The typical household in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX earns about $48,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX expensive?
In Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX, the median home is worth about $122,587, and the typical rent is about $716 a month.
How educated are people in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?
About 36.7% of adults age 25 and over in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?
About 11.1% of people in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX live below the federal poverty line.
Has Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX grown since 1990?
Yes, Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 403,536 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.
