Southwest Austin, Austin, TX Demographics
What is the population of Southwest Austin?
There are 202,433 residents in Southwest Austin, with a median age of 38. Of this, 50.19% are males and 49.81% are females. US-born citizens make up 85.9% of the resident pool in Southwest Austin, while non-US-born citizens account for 7.7%. Additionally, 6.39% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 171,294 people in Southwest Austin currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 202,433 | -0.6% |
| Male Population | 101,610 | 0.1% |
| Female Population | 100,823 | -1.3% |
Male Population 50.19%
Female Population 49.81%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 38 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 173,893 | 0.1% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 15,594 | -3.1% |
| Not Citizen | 12,945 | -6.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 85.9%
Citizen not U.S. Born 7.7%
Not Citizen 6.39%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 672 | -17.9% |
| Moved from Same County | 17,443 | -0.7% |
| Moved from Same State | 5,474 | 8.8% |
| Moved from Different State | 5,575 | -4.8% |
| Same House as Last Year | 171,294 | -0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.34%
Moved from Same County 8.7%
Moved from Same State 2.73%
Moved from Different State 2.78%
Same House as Last Year 85.45%
What are the employment statistics in Southwest Austin?
White-collar workers make up 89.72% of the working population in Southwest Austin, while blue-collar employees account for 10.28%. There are also 15,615 entrepreneurs in Southwest Austin (12.96% of the workforce); 79,786 workers employed in private companies (66.22%); and 17,979 people working in governmental institutions (14.92%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 108,099 | 1.4% |
| Blue Collar | 12,391 | -4.6% |
White Collar 89.72%
Blue Collar 10.28%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 15,615 | 0.1% |
| Private Companies | 79,786 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 17,979 | -5.3% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 7,111 | -8.4% |
Self Employees 12.96%
Private Companies 66.22%
Governmental Workers 14.92%
Not for Profit Companies 5.9%
How many households are there in Southwest Austin?
There are a total of 90,218 households in Southwest Austin, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 55.26% of these Southwest Austin households, while non-family units account for the remaining 44.74%. Additionally, 26.64% of households have children and 73.36% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 90,218 | 3.0% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 49,851 | -0.7% |
| Non-Family Households | 40,367 | 7.9% |
Family Households 55.26%
Non-Family Households 44.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 24,032 | -1.1% |
| Households without Children | 66,186 | 4.6% |
Households with Children 26.64%
Households without Children 73.36%
What are the median and average incomes in Southwest Austin?
The average annual household income in Southwest Austin is $161,270, while the median household income sits at $118,384 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $121,682, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $141,313. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $47,920 and $87,320, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $161,270 | 9.8% |
| Median Household Income | $118,384 | 8.6% |
| People below Poverty Level | -4 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 182,805 | -0.4% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Southwest Austin?
There are 94,982 housing units in Southwest Austin, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1997. Of the 90,218 occupied housing units in Southwest Austin, 54.93% are owner-occupied, while 45.07% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 70.62% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $652,550. In general, housing costs reach $1,890 per month in Southwest Austin.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 94,982 | 2.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1997 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 1,108 | 8.4% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 662 | -15.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 2,292 | -10.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 5,311 | 2.3% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 12,409 | 3.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 17,670 | 3.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 17,084 | -4.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 20,432 | 2.4% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 17,520 | 10.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 493 | 129.3% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 90,218 | 3.0% |
| Owner Occupied | 49,554 | 2.3% |
| Renter Occupied | $40,664 | 3.9% |
Owner Occupied 54.93%
Renter Occupied 45.07%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 34,993 | 2.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 14,560 | 1.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $652,550 | 22.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $593,100 | 15.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,890 | 7.5% |
With Mortgage 70.62%
Without Mortgage 29.38%
What is the level of education in Southwest Austin?
Approximately 14.88% of the population in Southwest Austin holds a high school degree (that's 24,926 residents), while 19.87% have attained a college certificate (33,284 locals) and 36.93% have a bachelor's degree (61,852 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,546 | 6.0% |
| Some High School | 24,926 | -4.6% |
| Some College | 33,284 | -0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 9,092 | 1.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 61,852 | 3.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 33,783 | 0.4% |
No High School 2.71%
Some High School 14.88%
Some College 19.87%
Associate Degree 5.43%
Bachelor's Degree 36.93%
Graduate Degree 20.17%
What is the marital status of Southwest Austin residents?
A total of 61,595 people in Southwest Austin have never been married (which represents 36.02% of the total population), while 83,879 of them are wedded (49.05%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 1,683 (0.98%) and 18,459 (10.79%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 61,595 | 3.1% |
| Married | 83,879 | -1.1% |
| Separated | 1,683 | -8.5% |
| Widowed | 5,398 | 7.9% |
| Divorced | 18,459 | 18,459.0% |
Never Married 36.02%
Married 49.05%
Separated 0.98%
Widowed 3.16%
Divorced 10.79%
What are the most common means of transportation in Southwest Austin?
The top three means of transportation people in Southwest Austin use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 82,835 residents commute by car, 1,618 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 1,611 by walking
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 82,835 | -5.4% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,618 | -17.0% |
| Railroad | 8 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 8 | 0.0% |
| Bicycle | 460 | 9.0% |
| Motorcycle | 176 | -1.1% |
| TaxiCab | 70 | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1,611 | -3.9% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 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.