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METRO AREA · 2020 ACS

Austin Metro

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX · 5 counties · 2,283,371 residents · 4,219.752 sq mi
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Austin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,323. The metro area has grown rapidly, with population up 83% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $310,546. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,283,371
+83%since 2000
from 1,249,763 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
541 / sq mi
+83%since 2000
from 296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+12%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
688K1.2M1.6M2.1M2.6M1990201020202024Austin
20242.4M
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,323
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,162
+68%since 2000
from $24,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.7%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$310,546
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,587 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,315
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $716 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.7%(758,302)
Black7.7%(96,746)
Hispanic / Latino26.2%(327,760)
Asian3.5%(43,422)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.3%(841,492)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.6%(1,133,113)
Black6.6%(151,516)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(728,021)
Asian7%(159,409)
Other3.3%(75,331)
Diversity Score78.8%(1,798,595)
Segregation Score35.2%(804,859)
Diversity Score
79
+17%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
35
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 36.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AustinCENTRAL1,002,632Round RockCENTRAL141,282GeorgetownCENTRAL106,907San MarcosCENTRAL77,830
What's inside

5 component counties

Travis CountyCENTRAL1,389,670Williamson CountyCENTRAL752,827Hays CountyCENTRAL304,390Bastrop County118,908Caldwell County55,150
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?

Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX has about 2,283,371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 $81,323 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 $310,546, and the typical rent is about $1,315 a month.

How educated are people in Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX?

About 45.6% 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 10.2% 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 1,437,144 residents, a change of about 170 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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