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Downtown

Texas · Austin · 10,850 residents · 1.566 sq mi
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The short version

Downtown is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $155,963. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $648,385. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 67% more than the Austin median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up Downtown; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,850
Population density
6,928 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
44.2
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$155,963
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$139,657
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.5%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$648,385
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$2,724
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
39.3%
60.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.3%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(7,189)
Black2.9%(316)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,895)
Asian7.7%(837)
Other5.6%(613)
Diversity Score65.1%(7,059)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(7,189)
Black2.9%(316)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(1,895)
Asian7.7%(837)
Other5.6%(613)
Diversity Score65.1%(7,059)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.4%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
34.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
35.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
47.1%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.9%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
79.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
Female
44.7%
Foreign born
14.7%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.2%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.7%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Downtown

Russian Hill
Pop 11,130
Outer Parkside
Pop 13,665
State College Area
Pop 8,952
Lower Pacific Heights
Pop 10,416
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DOWNTOWN VS
Russian Hill
Income$161,664+4%
Home value$1,550,373+139%
Population11,130+3%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Outer Parkside
Income$155,180−1%
Home value$1,345,293+107%
Population13,665+26%
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DOWNTOWN VS
State College Area
Income$161,653+4%
Home value$958,900+48%
Population8,952−17%
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DOWNTOWN VS
Lower Pacific Heights
Income$136,379−13%
Home value$1,475,236+128%
Population10,416−4%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Downtown, Austin, Texas?

Downtown, Austin, Texas has about 10,850 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Downtown, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Downtown, Austin, Texas earns about $155,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Downtown, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Downtown, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $648,385, and the typical rent is about $2,724 a month.

How educated are people in Downtown, Austin, Texas?

About 81.4% of adults age 25 and over in Downtown, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Downtown, Austin, Texas?

About 10.5% of people in Downtown, 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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