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South River City

Texas · Austin · 5,140 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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South River City is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,264. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $1,116,600. Households here earn about 26% more than the Austin median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up South River City; 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 36.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
78% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,140
Population density
5,176 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,264
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$113,492
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.527
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,116,600
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,864
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.2%
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,447)
Black5.6%(289)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(655)
Asian5.4%(275)
Other9.2%(474)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,338)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(3,447)
Black5.6%(289)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(655)
Asian5.4%(275)
Other9.2%(474)
Diversity Score64.9%(3,338)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.9%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.0%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.0%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.6%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
69.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.7%
Female
44.3%
Foreign born
11.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.4%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South River City, Austin, Texas?

South River City, Austin, Texas has about 5,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South River City, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in South River City, Austin, Texas earns about $118,264 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South River City, Austin, Texas expensive?

In South River City, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,116,600, and the typical rent is about $1,864 a month.

How educated are people in South River City, Austin, Texas?

About 77.9% of adults age 25 and over in South River City, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South River City, Austin, Texas?

About 7.2% of people in South River City, 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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