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Central East Austin

Texas · Austin · 5,612 residents · 0.739 sq mi
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Central East Austin is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,440. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 68% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $672,573. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Despite a median home value of $672,573, the poverty rate sits 50% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Central East Austin; 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 32.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
68% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
37% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,612
Population density
7,594 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,440
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$66,112
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.9%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$672,573
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,464
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.9%
63.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.1
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(2,821)
Black10.8%(607)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(1,805)
Asian4.5%(250)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score78.7%(4,417)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(2,821)
Black10.8%(607)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(1,805)
Asian4.5%(250)
Other2.3%(129)
Diversity Score78.7%(4,417)
Diversity Score
79
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
68.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
48.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
32.9%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.1%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.0%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.7%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
10.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.7%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.0%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.1%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
16.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas?

Central East Austin, Austin, Texas has about 5,612 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas earns about $110,440 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central East Austin, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Central East Austin, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $672,573, and the typical rent is about $2,464 a month.

How educated are people in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas?

About 68.5% of adults age 25 and over in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central East Austin, Austin, Texas?

About 18.7% of people in Central East Austin, 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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