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Barton Hills

Texas · Austin · 8,721 residents · 2.796 sq mi
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The short version

Barton Hills is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 76% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,116,145. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Barton Hills; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
76% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,721
Population density
3,119 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,900
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$82,378
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,116,145
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,812
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
12.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(5,869)
Black1.8%(157)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,480)
Asian5.5%(480)
Other8.4%(735)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,536)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(5,869)
Black1.8%(157)
Hispanic / Latino17%(1,480)
Asian5.5%(480)
Other8.4%(735)
Diversity Score63.5%(5,536)
Diversity Score
63
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
75.6%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
52.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
39.8%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.9%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
71.8%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
Female
47.1%
Foreign born
14.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.6%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas?

Barton Hills, Austin, Texas has about 8,721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas earns about $91,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Barton Hills, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Barton Hills, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,116,145, and the typical rent is about $1,812 a month.

How educated are people in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas?

About 75.6% of adults age 25 and over in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in Barton Hills, Austin, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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