Downtown Austin, Austin, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Downtown Austin?
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There are 9,560 residents in Downtown Austin, with a median age of 39.3. Of this, 60.55% are males and 39.45% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.29% of the resident pool in Downtown Austin, while non-US-born citizens account for 8.36%. Additionally, 6.35% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 6,898 people in Downtown Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 6,898 people in Downtown Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,560 | -19.7% |
| Male Population | 5,789 | -17.0% |
| Female Population | 3,771 | -23.5% |
Male population 60.55%
Female population 39.45%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.3 | 4.2% |
| Citizen US Born | 8,154 | -20.0% |
| Citizen not US Born | 799 | 8.1% |
| Not Citizen | 607 | -37.2% |
Citizen US Born 85.29%
Citizen not US Born 8.36%
Not Citizen 6.35%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 274 | -23.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,519 | -14.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 379 | -22.6% |
| Moved from Different State | 490 | -69.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 6,898 | -9.8% |
Moved from Abroad 2.87%
Moved from Same County 15.89%
Moved from Same State 3.96%
Moved from Different State 5.13%
Same House as Last Year 72.15%
What are the employment statistics in Downtown Austin?
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White-collar workers make up 98.22% of the working population in Downtown Austin, while blue-collar employees account for 1.78%. There are also 1,538 entrepreneurs in Downtown Austin (21.02% of the workforce); 4,945 workers employed in private companies (67.57%); and 689 people working in governmental institutions (9.42%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 7,188 | -17.6% |
| Blue Collar | 130 | -58.9% |
White Collar 98.22%
Blue Collar 1.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,538 | -13.2% |
| Private Companies | 4,945 | -18.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 689 | -18.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 146 | -55.8% |
Self Employees 21.02%
Private Companies 67.57%
Governmental Workers 9.42%
Not for Profit Companies 2%
How many households are there in Downtown Austin?
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There are a total of 6,096 households in Downtown Austin, each made up of around 1 members. Family establishments represent 26.53% of these Downtown Austin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 73.47%. Additionally, 1.62% of households have children and 98.38% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 6,096 | -16.3% |
| Average People Per Household | 1 | -6.4% |
| Family Households | 1,617 | -24.6% |
| Non-family Households | 4,479 | -12.9% |
Family Households 26.53%
Non-family Households 73.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 99 | -23.9% |
| Households without Children | 5,997 | -16.2% |
Households with Children 1.62%
Households without Children 98.38%
What are the median and average incomes in Downtown Austin?
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The average annual household income in Downtown Austin is $197,864, while the median household income sits at $136,486 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $197,864 | 13.5% |
| Median Household Income | $136,486 | 6.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,437 | -10.9% |
| People above Poverty Level | 7,975 | -22.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Downtown Austin?
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There are 6,955 housing units in Downtown Austin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2005. Of the 6,096 occupied housing units in Downtown Austin, 46.72% are owner-occupied, while 53.28% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $456,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,553 per month in Downtown Austin.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 54.67% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $456,600. In general, housing costs reach $2,553 per month in Downtown Austin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,955 | -19.7% |
| Median Year Built | 2005 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 333 | -39.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 158 | -12.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 94 | 88.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 520 | -12.9% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 195 | 2.6% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 638 | 23.4% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 360 | -15.1% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,263 | -24.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 2,394 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,096 | -16.3% |
| Owner Occupied | 2,848 | 3.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,248 | -28.4% |
Owner Occupied 46.72%
Renter Occupied 53.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 1,557 | -9.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,291 | 25.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $456,600 | 0.4% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $1,058,400 | 4.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,553 | 4.6% |
With Mortgage 54.67%
Without Mortgage 45.33%
What is the level of education in Downtown Austin?
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Approximately 7.46% of the population in Downtown Austin holds a high school degree (that's 698 residents), while 12.84% have attained a college certificate (907 locals) and 42.59% have a bachelor's degree (3,984 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 107 | -26.2% |
| Some High School | 698 | -35.0% |
| Some College | 907 | -32.2% |
| Associate Degree | 305 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 3,984 | -23.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,060 | -8.9% |
No High School 1.14%
Some High School 7.46%
Some College 12.84%
Associate Degree 3.26%
Bachelor's Degree 42.59%
Graduate Degree 32.71%
What is the marital status of Downtown Austin residents?
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A total of 4,748 people in Downtown Austin have never been married (which represents 50.66% of the total population), while 3,250 of them are wedded (34.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 72 (0.77%) and 1,157 (12.35%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 4,748 | -18.9% |
| Married | 3,250 | -22.3% |
| Separated | 72 | -42.9% |
| Widowed | 217 | -31.3% |
| Divorced | 1,157 | -11.6% |
Never Married 50.66%
Married 34.68%
Separated 0.77%
Widowed 2.32%
Divorced 12.35%
What are the most common means of transportation in Downtown Austin?
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The top three means of transportation people in Downtown Austin use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 3,565 residents commute by car, 1,313 prefer going to work by walking and 287 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 3,565 | -23.9% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 108 | 17.4% |
| Bicycle | 287 | -50.8% |
| Motorcycle | 7 | 0.0% |
| TaxiCab | 71 | -2.7% |
| Walk | 1,313 | -17.1% |
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.
