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MLK

Texas · Austin · 8,425 residents · 2.26 sq mi
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The short version

MLK is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $110,907. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $543,374. Despite a median home value of $543,374, the poverty rate sits 42% 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 MLK; 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 35.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,425
Population density
3,728 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$110,907
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$54,641
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.458
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$543,374
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,606
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
65.0%
35.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(3,297)
Black14.2%(1,198)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(3,020)
Asian3.2%(273)
Other7.6%(637)
Diversity Score86.4%(7,281)
2024
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(3,297)
Black14.2%(1,198)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(3,020)
Asian3.2%(273)
Other7.6%(637)
Diversity Score86.4%(7,281)
Diversity Score
86
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
50.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.6%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
35.4%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
Female
45.9%
Foreign born
19.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.9%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in MLK, Austin, Texas?

MLK, Austin, Texas has about 8,425 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in MLK, Austin, Texas earns about $110,907 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is MLK, Austin, Texas expensive?

In MLK, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $543,374, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in MLK, Austin, Texas?

About 50.2% of adults age 25 and over in MLK, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 17.6% of people in MLK, 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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