Austin, TX Demographics
What is the population of Austin?
There are 967,862 residents in Austin, with a median age of 34. Of this, 51.2% are males and 48.8% are females. US-born citizens make up 79.54% of the resident pool in Austin, while non-US-born citizens account for 9.39%. Additionally, 11.07% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 754,025 people in Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 967,862 | 1.0% |
| Male Population | 495,563 | 0.9% |
| Female Population | 472,299 | 1.1% |
Male Population 51.2%
Female Population 48.8%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 34 | -0.6% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 769,851 | 1.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 90,886 | 5.3% |
| Not Citizen | 107,125 | -3.0% |
Citizen U.S. Born 79.54%
Citizen not U.S. Born 9.39%
Not Citizen 11.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 13,462 | 20.4% |
| Moved from Same County | 109,632 | -3.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 44,570 | -1.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 36,004 | 2.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 754,025 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 1.41%
Moved from Same County 11.45%
Moved from Same State 4.65%
Moved from Different State 3.76%
Same House as Last Year 78.73%
What are the employment statistics in Austin?
White-collar workers make up 87.97% of the working population in Austin, while blue-collar employees account for 12.03%. There are also 132,434 entrepreneurs in Austin (11.45% of the workforce); 779,908 workers employed in private companies (67.41%); and 170,922 people working in governmental institutions (14.77%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,017,776 | 104.0% |
| Blue Collar | 139,142 | 94.1% |
White Collar 87.97%
Blue Collar 12.03%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 132,434 | 108.1% |
| Private Companies | 779,908 | 102.1% |
| Governmental Workers | 170,922 | 106.4% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 73,654 | 93.1% |
Self Employees 11.45%
Private Companies 67.41%
Governmental Workers 14.77%
Not for Profit Companies 6.37%
How many households are there in Austin?
There are a total of 440,294 households in Austin, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 48.46% of these Austin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 51.54%. Additionally, 23.54% of households have children and 76.46% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 440,294 | 4.1% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -9.5% |
| Family Households | 213,358 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 226,936 | 7.2% |
Family Households 48.46%
Non-Family Households 51.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 103,628 | -1.9% |
| Households without Children | 336,666 | 6.0% |
Households with Children 23.54%
Households without Children 76.46%
What are the median and average incomes in Austin?
The average annual household income in Austin is $130,163, while the median household income sits at $91,461 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $101,589, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $100,550. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $39,708 and $70,307, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $130,163 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | 5.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 114,516 | -0.2% |
| People above Poverty Level | 821,295 | 1.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Austin?
There are 466,428 housing units in Austin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1993. Of the 440,294 occupied housing units in Austin, 44.44% are owner-occupied, while 55.56% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 67.02% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $525,500. In general, housing costs reach $1,747 per month in Austin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 466,428 | 3.8% |
| Median Year Built | 1993 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 10,876 | -2.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 9,267 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 19,319 | 0.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 33,515 | 0.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 63,983 | -1.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 80,463 | -1.0% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 60,711 | -1.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 80,151 | 3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 96,420 | 10.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 11,723 | 184.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 440,294 | 4.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 195,678 | 4.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 244,616 | 4.1% |
Owner Occupied 44.44%
Renter Occupied 55.56%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 131,152 | 4.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 64,526 | 4.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $525,500 | 11.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $487,500 | 10.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,747 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 67.02%
Without Mortgage 32.98%
What is the level of education in Austin?
Approximately 18.43% of the population in Austin holds a high school degree (that's 145,707 residents), while 17.99% have attained a college certificate (142,165 locals) and 34.39% have a bachelor's degree (271,828 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 35,239 | -4.0% |
| Some High School | 145,707 | -2.0% |
| Some College | 142,165 | 0.3% |
| Associate Degree | 41,739 | 2.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 271,828 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 153,762 | 4.1% |
No High School 4.46%
Some High School 18.43%
Some College 17.99%
Associate Degree 5.28%
Bachelor's Degree 34.39%
Graduate Degree 19.45%
What is the marital status of Austin residents?
A total of 360,340 people in Austin have never been married (which represents 44.02% of the total population), while 352,246 of them are wedded (43.03%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 10,765 (1.31%) and 81,449 (9.95%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 360,340 | 2.9% |
| Married | 352,246 | 0.9% |
| Separated | 10,765 | -0.4% |
| Widowed | 24,632 | -2.8% |
| Divorced | 81,449 | -1.2% |
Never Married 44.02%
Married 43.03%
Separated 1.31%
Widowed 3.01%
Divorced 9.95%
What are the most common means of transportation in Austin?
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 373,818 residents commute by car, 13,504 prefer going to work by walking and 11,079 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 373,818 | -4.8% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 11,079 | -13.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 279 | N/A |
| Railroad | 131 | -42.5% |
| Ferryboat | 166 | 37.2% |
| Bicycle | 4,359 | -13.8% |
| Motorcycle | 1,264 | -5.0% |
| TaxiCab | 1,073 | -6.6% |
| Walk | 13,504 | -4.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Austin by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78701 | 11,114 | 7,319 | $154,867 | $209,307 |
| 78702 | 26,495 | 13,308 | $101,304 | $126,212 |
| 78703 | 22,484 | 11,497 | $144,637 | $242,627 |
| 78704 | 50,479 | 27,766 | $97,160 | $152,537 |
| 78705 | 32,937 | 11,094 | $30,336 | $67,046 |
| 78712 | 206 | 0 | $0 | $0 |
| 78717 | 36,085 | 14,149 | $140,483 | $173,302 |
| 78719 | 1,556 | 536 | $54,545 | $77,343 |
| 78721 | 10,728 | 4,451 | $103,285 | $135,622 |
| 78722 | 6,576 | 3,189 | $101,034 | $138,434 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.