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Wells Branch

Texas · Austin · 9,893 residents · 2.283 sq mi
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Wells Branch has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,890. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $411,939. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. These figures are approximated by combining the 3 census tracts that make up Wells Branch; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
43% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,893
Population density
4,333 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.3
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,890
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$47,348
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$411,939
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,627
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.1%
56.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(4,149)
Black16.4%(1,624)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(3,119)
Asian5.5%(547)
Other4.6%(454)
Diversity Score86.6%(8,565)
2024
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(4,149)
Black16.4%(1,624)
Hispanic / Latino31.5%(3,119)
Asian5.5%(547)
Other4.6%(454)
Diversity Score86.6%(8,565)
Diversity Score
87
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.7%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.9%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
62.5%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.5%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.7%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
17.1%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.8%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.0%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.5%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas?

Wells Branch, Austin, Texas has about 9,893 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas earns about $85,890 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wells Branch, Austin, Texas expensive?

In Wells Branch, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $411,939, and the typical rent is about $1,627 a month.

How educated are people in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas?

About 51.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wells Branch, Austin, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Wells Branch, 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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