Austin, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Austin?
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There are 944,658 residents in Austin, with a median age of 33.9. Of this, 50.93% are males and 49.07% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.38% of the resident pool in Austin, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.7%. Additionally, 11.91% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 732,941 people in Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 732,941 people in Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 944,658 | -2.2% |
| Male Population | 481,117 | -1.9% |
| Female Population | 463,541 | -2.5% |
Male population 50.93%
Female population 49.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 33.9 | 0.6% |
| Citizen US Born | 749,910 | -3.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 82,216 | 0.9% |
| Not Citizen | 112,532 | 0.8% |
Citizen US Born 79.38%
Citizen not US Born 8.7%
Not Citizen 11.91%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 11,127 | 3.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 112,658 | -2.6% |
| Moved from Same State | 44,174 | 5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 33,283 | 4.5% |
| Same House as Last Year | 732,941 | -2.8% |
Moved from Abroad 1.19%
Moved from Same County 12.06%
Moved from Same State 4.73%
Moved from Different State 3.56%
Same House as Last Year 78.46%
What are the employment statistics in Austin?
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White-collar workers make up 86.82% of the working population in Austin, while blue-collar employees account for 13.18%. There are also 63,853 entrepreneurs in Austin (11.49% of the workforce); 373,097 workers employed in private companies (67.15%); and 81,659 people working in governmental institutions (14.7%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 482,388 | -0.7% |
| Blue Collar | 73,218 | -4.5% |
White Collar 86.82%
Blue Collar 13.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 63,853 | -1.3% |
| Private Companies | 373,097 | -1.7% |
| Governmental Workers | 81,659 | 0.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 36,997 | -0.8% |
Self Employees 11.49%
Private Companies 67.15%
Governmental Workers 14.7%
Not for Profit Companies 6.66%
How many households are there in Austin?
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There are a total of 404,121 households in Austin, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 51.02% of these Austin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 48.98%. Additionally, 26.04% of households have children and 73.96% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 404,121 | 2.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -4.6% |
| Family Households | 206,176 | 0.6% |
| Non-family Households | 197,945 | 4.0% |
Family Households 51.02%
Non-family Households 48.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 105,239 | 0.8% |
| Households without Children | 298,882 | 2.8% |
Households with Children 26.04%
Households without Children 73.96%
What are the median and average incomes in Austin?
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The average annual household income in Austin is $111,233, while the median household income sits at $78,965 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $85,437, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $89,183. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $36,278 and $62,276, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $111,233 | 5.2% |
| Median Household Income | $78,965 | 4.2% |
| People below Poverty Level | 113,987 | -2.1% |
| People above Poverty Level | 798,783 | -2.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Austin?
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There are 433,129 housing units in Austin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 404,121 occupied housing units in Austin, 44.68% are owner-occupied, while 55.32% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $386,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,510 per month in Austin.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 66.7% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $386,700. In general, housing costs reach $1,510 per month in Austin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 433,129 | 1.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 11,400 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,278 | -9.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19,384 | -0.2% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 33,242 | -0.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 64,993 | -2.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 80,378 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 63,573 | -4.6% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 73,927 | -0.3% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 75,925 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 1,029 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 404,121 | 2.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 180,557 | 0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 223,564 | 3.8% |
Owner Occupied 44.68%
Renter Occupied 55.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 120,434 | 0.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 60,123 | 0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $386,700 | 7.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $371,000 | 5.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,510 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 66.7%
Without Mortgage 33.3%
What is the level of education in Austin?
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Approximately 20.03% of the population in Austin holds a high school degree (that's 152,426 residents), while 19.22% have attained a college certificate (139,497 locals) and 32.34% have a bachelor's degree (246,071 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 36,237 | -4.3% |
| Some High School | 152,426 | -2.8% |
| Some College | 139,497 | -6.9% |
| Associate Degree | 39,518 | 1.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 246,071 | 1.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 140,363 | 1.6% |
No High School 4.76%
Some High School 20.03%
Some College 19.22%
Associate Degree 5.19%
Bachelor's Degree 32.34%
Graduate Degree 18.45%
What is the marital status of Austin residents?
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A total of 339,368 people in Austin have never been married (which represents 43.05% of the total population), while 341,765 of them are wedded (43.35%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 11,241 (1.43%) and 83,275 (10.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 339,368 | -2.2% |
| Married | 341,765 | -0.5% |
| Separated | 11,241 | -9.9% |
| Widowed | 23,945 | -5.1% |
| Divorced | 83,275 | -3.0% |
Never Married 43.05%
Married 43.35%
Separated 1.43%
Widowed 3.04%
Divorced 10.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Austin?
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The top three means of transportation people in Austin use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 404,386 residents commute by car, 14,288 prefer going to work by walking and 13,582 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 404,386 | -7.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 13,582 | -9.0% |
| Subway or Elevated | 356 | N/A |
| Railroad | 210 | 38.2% |
| Ferryboat | 161 | 83.0% |
| Bicycle | 5,524 | -14.3% |
| Motorcycle | 1,422 | -13.0% |
| TaxiCab | 1,222 | -7.4% |
| Walk | 14,288 | -0.3% |
What is the median and average household income in Austin by zipcode?
top| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78701 | 9,560 | 6,096 | $136,486.00 | $197,864.00 |
| 78702 | 24,830 | 11,093 | $82,176.00 | $106,592.00 |
| 78703 | 22,111 | 10,865 | $125,448.00 | $197,542.00 |
| 78704 | 49,854 | 26,619 | $82,641.00 | $125,252.00 |
| 78705 | 32,506 | 8,910 | $23,750.00 | $53,030.00 |
| 78712 | 206 | 0 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 78717 | 34,087 | 12,736 | $120,027.00 | $141,009.00 |
| 78719 | 1,856 | 588 | $49,671.00 | $71,559.00 |
| 78721 | 10,728 | 4,130 | $61,462.00 | $92,455.00 |
| 78722 | 5,938 | 3,048 | $85,137.00 | $112,536.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
