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West University

Texas · Austin · 15,025 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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West University has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,854. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 72% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $604,389. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 77% less than the Austin median. These figures are approximated by combining the 4 census tracts that make up West University; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
72% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
9% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,025
Population density
26,735 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
21.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,854
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$20,071
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
59.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.649
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$604,389
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,449
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
8.9%
91.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
68.6%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
27.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(5,572)
Black4.9%(739)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(4,245)
Asian24.4%(3,662)
Other5.4%(807)
Diversity Score89.7%(13,484)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(5,572)
Black4.9%(739)
Hispanic / Latino28.3%(4,245)
Asian24.4%(3,662)
Other5.4%(807)
Diversity Score89.7%(13,484)
Diversity Score
90
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
71.8%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
28.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.3%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
22.2%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
Foreign born
13.8%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.2%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West University, Austin, Texas?

West University, Austin, Texas has about 15,025 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West University, Austin, Texas?

The typical household in West University, Austin, Texas earns about $21,854 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West University, Austin, Texas expensive?

In West University, Austin, Texas, the median home is worth about $604,389, and the typical rent is about $1,449 a month.

How educated are people in West University, Austin, Texas?

About 71.8% of adults age 25 and over in West University, Austin, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West University, Austin, Texas?

About 59.1% of people in West University, 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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