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Austin Overview

958,202
TOTAL POPULATION
491,099
MALE POPULATION
467,103
FEMALE POPULATION
105.14
MALES / 100 FEMALES
95.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.2
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$54,673
PER CAPITA INCOME
$115,154
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$86,556
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,878
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
597,529
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
74.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Austin Area Codes

Race in Austin

The most populous races in Austin are White / Caucasian (605,822 | 63.2%), Hispanic or Latino (311,884 | 32.6%), and Two or more Races (109,898 | 11.5%).
Race in Austin
Race# Population% Population
Asian80,2458.4%
Black / African American75,4327.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific4780.1%
Hispanic or Latino311,88432.6%
Native / Alaskan7,5610.8%
White / Caucasian605,82263.2%
Two or more Races109,89811.5%
Some other Race78,7668.2%
Total958,202100.0%

Ancestry in Austin

The most populous ancestries reported in Austin are Mexican (233,961 | 24.4%), German (105,604 | 11.0%), English (89,751 | 9.4%), Irish (81,757 | 8.5%), and Thai (32,667 | 3.4%), together accounting for 56.8% of all Austin residents.
Ancestry in Austin
Ancestry# Population% Population
Afghan1,5520.2%
African6,8690.7%
Alaskan Athabascan50.0%
Albanian2980.0%
Aleut160.0%
Alsatian3540.0%
American27,6942.9%
Apache8600.1%
Arab10,1361.1%
Argentinean8740.1%
Armenian6350.1%
Assyrian / Chaldean / Syriac320.0%
Australian4990.1%
Austrian2,1250.2%
Bahamian410.0%
Bangladeshi2840.0%
Barbadian1230.0%
Basque2040.0%
Belgian1,2790.1%
Belizean3050.0%
Bhutanese5,5020.6%
Blackfeet4290.0%
Bolivian6230.1%
Brazilian1,2480.1%
British9,2711.0%
British West Indian310.0%
Bulgarian870.0%
Burmese8,5870.9%
Cajun5260.1%
Cambodian1970.0%
Canadian1,3140.1%
Cape Verdean170.0%
Celtic2200.0%
Central American26,3392.8%
Central American Indian2,1100.2%
Cherokee2,8500.3%
Cheyenne680.0%
Chickasaw2360.0%
Chilean8110.1%
Chinese240.0%
Chippewa900.0%
Choctaw9420.1%
Colombian3,6640.4%
Comanche2650.0%
Costa Rican8360.1%
Cree440.0%
Creek1480.0%
Croatian6780.1%
Crow600.0%
Cuban7,0970.7%
Cypriot500.0%
Czech7,8500.8%
Czechoslovakian9250.1%
Danish2,6020.3%
Delaware370.0%
Dominican1,1380.1%
Dutch6,3310.7%
Dutch West Indian700.0%
Eastern European3,6560.4%
Ecuadorian1,1170.1%
Egyptian5110.1%
English89,7519.4%
Estonian1110.0%
Ethiopian1,2290.1%
European25,1152.6%
Filipino2,0770.2%
Finnish1,1690.1%
French23,2742.4%
French American Indian1080.0%
French Canadian2,5880.3%
German105,60411.0%
German Russian810.0%
Ghanaian3240.0%
Greek3,1570.3%
Guamanian / Chamorro8470.1%
Guatemalan6,7500.7%
Guyanese870.0%
Haitian3070.0%
Honduran9,5781.0%
Hopi280.0%
Hungarian2,9990.3%
Icelander960.0%
Indian (Asian)19,2632.0%
Indonesian6840.1%
Inupiat550.0%
Iranian1,9620.2%
Iraqi9100.1%
Irish81,7578.5%
Iroquois1390.0%
Israeli4300.0%
Italian29,5973.1%
Jamaican1,1550.1%
Japanese3620.0%
Jordanian4780.1%
Kenyan1890.0%
Kiowa380.0%
Korean8,8600.9%
Laotian4950.1%
Latvian3100.0%
Lebanese3,0960.3%
Liberian820.0%
Lithuanian1,3090.1%
Lumbee510.0%
Luxembourger890.0%
Macedonian440.0%
Malaysian1420.0%
Maltese150.0%
Menominee170.0%
Mexican233,96124.4%
Mexican American Indian2,5230.3%
Mongolian2460.0%
Moroccan1430.0%
Native Hawaiian9100.1%
Navajo1490.0%
New Zealander1390.0%
Nicaraguan1,3080.1%
Nigerian3,2330.3%
Northern European2,4620.3%
Norwegian7,7260.8%
Okinawan950.0%
Osage210.0%
Paiute100.0%
Pakistani1,5840.2%
Palestinian2600.0%
Panamanian9780.1%
Paraguayan1580.0%
Pennsylvania German1880.0%
Peruvian1,5460.2%
Polish17,5261.8%
Portuguese1,9700.2%
Potawatomi340.0%
Pueblo1110.0%
Puerto Rican10,0421.1%
Romanian1,4680.2%
Russian6,8210.7%
Salvadoran6,7820.7%
Samoan3640.0%
Scandinavian2,7410.3%
Scotch-Irish11,9291.2%
Scottish20,5212.1%
Seminole900.0%
Senegalese10.0%
Serbian5810.1%
Sioux5390.1%
Slavic2960.0%
Slovak7560.1%
Slovene4670.1%
Somali760.0%
South African2930.0%
South American12,1651.3%
South American Indian1080.0%
Soviet Union50.0%
Spaniard5,5450.6%
Spanish4,0480.4%
Spanish American820.0%
Spanish American Indian610.0%
Sri Lankan11,1931.2%
Subsaharan African13,8061.4%
Sudanese940.0%
Swedish10,4441.1%
Swiss2,3400.2%
Syrian1,2110.1%
Thai32,6673.4%
Tlingit-Haida270.0%
Tongan340.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian2800.0%
Turkish1,3210.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander250.0%
Ugandan490.0%
Ukrainian2,4990.3%
Uruguayan860.0%
Ute150.0%
Venezuelan3,2170.3%
Vietnamese4050.0%
Welsh5,6510.6%
West Indian4470.1%
Yaqui480.0%
Yugoslavian4020.0%
Yuman190.0%
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Immigrants in Austin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Austin came from Latin America (85,959 | 9.0%), Central America (72,128 | 7.5%), Asia (60,085 | 6.3%), Mexico (54,270 | 5.7%), and South Central Asia (26,684 | 2.8%), together accounting for 31.2% of all Austin residents.
Immigrants in Austin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Afghanistan1,6230.2%
Africa10,6061.1%
Albania750.0%
Argentina3170.0%
Asia60,0856.3%
Australia6500.1%
Austria870.0%
Bahamas190.0%
Bangladesh4390.1%
Barbados240.0%
Belarus1080.0%
Belgium1530.0%
Belize2790.0%
Bolivia1660.0%
Bosnia and Herzegovina1930.0%
Brazil1,4220.2%
Bulgaria760.0%
Cambodia3490.0%
Cameroon1570.0%
Canada3,2470.3%
Caribbean5,9430.6%
Central America72,1287.5%
Chile5030.1%
China10,1351.1%
Colombia1,6070.2%
Congo1130.0%
Costa Rica4300.0%
Croatia890.0%
Cuba4,5990.5%
Czechoslovakia2480.0%
Denmark220.0%
Dominica640.0%
Dominican Republic3880.0%
Eastern Africa2,8560.3%
Eastern Asia15,3541.6%
Eastern Europe4,8130.5%
Ecuador4200.0%
Egypt2100.0%
El Salvador4,0190.4%
England1,0640.1%
Eritrea1930.0%
Ethiopia1,1260.1%
Europe14,5681.5%
France1,2070.1%
Germany1,8080.2%
Ghana6040.1%
Greece3240.0%
Guatemala5,1250.5%
Haiti1360.0%
Honduras6,5970.7%
Hong Kong7440.1%
Hungary4380.1%
India19,8092.1%
Indonesia3920.0%
Iran1,2160.1%
Iraq1,3790.1%
Ireland4020.0%
Israel3150.0%
Italy3290.0%
Jamaica2220.0%
Japan9580.1%
Jordan3160.0%
Kazakhstan3300.0%
Kenya6190.1%
Korea4,1930.4%
Kuwait1560.0%
Laos580.0%
Latin America85,9599.0%
Latvia170.0%
Lebanon7140.1%
Liberia1210.0%
Lithuania1820.0%
Malaysia6550.1%
Mexico54,2705.7%
Micronesia80.0%
Middle Africa4770.1%
Moldova730.0%
Morocco4320.1%
Nepal1,3630.1%
Netherlands2660.0%
Nicaragua8600.1%
Nigeria2,2420.2%
North Macedonia180.0%
Northern Africa2,0770.2%
Northern Europe4,3080.4%
Norway840.0%
Oceania8750.1%
Pakistan1,4050.2%
Panama3020.0%
Peru7730.1%
Philippines3,2050.3%
Poland4110.0%
Romania5480.1%
Russia1,0560.1%
Saudi Arabia4450.1%
Scotland2070.0%
Senegal1560.0%
Serbia2830.0%
Sierra Leone860.0%
Singapore2880.0%
South Africa2920.0%
South America7,8880.8%
South Central Asia26,6842.8%
South Eastern Asia12,5221.3%
Southern Europe1,6020.2%
Spain9490.1%
Sri Lanka3100.0%
Sudan2940.0%
Sweden1800.0%
Switzerland3010.0%
Syria7460.1%
Taiwan2,2410.2%
Thailand9960.1%
Trinidad and Tobago4400.1%
Turkey9370.1%
Uganda2650.0%
Ukraine8450.1%
Uruguay910.0%
Uzbekistan500.0%
Venezuela2,5490.3%
Vietnam6,0170.6%
West Indies240.0%
Western Africa4,1610.4%
Western Asia5,4720.6%
Western Europe3,8340.4%
Yemen930.0%
Zaire1590.0%
Zimbabwe410.0%
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Sex and Age in Austin

Sex and Age in Austin

The most populous age groups in Austin are 30 to 34 Years (57,337 | 11.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (51,192 | 11.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Austin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26,838 (5.5%)26,211 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Years26,159 (5.3%)23,615 (5.1%)
10 to 14 Years24,608 (5.0%)23,792 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years27,268 (5.6%)28,222 (6.0%)
20 to 24 Years37,412 (7.6%)36,410 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years55,967 (11.4%)51,192 (11.0%)
30 to 34 Years57,337 (11.7%)50,099 (10.7%)
35 to 39 Years46,122 (9.4%)41,470 (8.9%)
40 to 44 Years40,728 (8.3%)33,757 (7.2%)
45 to 49 Years32,847 (6.7%)28,998 (6.2%)
50 to 54 Years27,746 (5.7%)25,253 (5.4%)
55 to 59 Years24,765 (5.0%)24,217 (5.2%)
60 to 64 Years21,441 (4.4%)22,136 (4.7%)
65 to 69 Years17,329 (3.5%)17,163 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years10,802 (2.2%)13,888 (3.0%)
75 to 79 Years6,538 (1.3%)8,703 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years3,932 (0.8%)4,767 (1.0%)
85 Years and over3,260 (0.7%)7,210 (1.5%)
Total491,099 (100.0%)467,103 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Austin

Median Family Size in Austin

The median family size in Austin is 2.96 persons per family, with married-couple families (156,824 | 74.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.01 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (16,140 | 7.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.73 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Austin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple156,824 (74.2%)3.01
Single Male/Father16,140 (7.6%)2.73
Single Female/Mother38,416 (18.2%)2.86
Total Families211,380 (100.0%)2.96

Median Household Size in Austin

The median household size in Austin is 2.21 persons per household, with single male/father households (16,140 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.13 persons per household. non-family households (211,699 | 50.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.38 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Austin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple156,824 (37.1%)3.03
Single Male/Father16,140 (3.8%)3.13
Single Female/Mother38,416 (9.1%)3.07
Non-family211,699 (50.0%)1.38
Total Households423,079 (100.0%)2.21

Household Size by Marriage Status in Austin

Out of a total of 423,079 households in Austin, 211,380 (50.0%) are family households, while 211,699 (50.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 92,292, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 149,889.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Austin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-149,889 (35.4%)
2-Person Households92,292 (21.8%)51,975 (12.3%)
3-Person Households52,599 (12.4%)6,217 (1.5%)
4-Person Households40,330 (9.5%)2,922 (0.7%)
5-Person Households16,228 (3.8%)509 (0.1%)
6-Person Households6,488 (1.5%)156 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3,443 (0.8%)31 (0.0%)
Total211,380 (50.0%)211,699 (50.0%)

Female Fertility in Austin

Fertility by Age in Austin

Average fertility rate in Austin is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 69.4% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Austin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years249 (2.1%)9.0
20 to 34 years8,065 (69.4%)59.0
35 to 50 years3,310 (28.5%)30.0
Total11,624 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Austin

76.8% of women with births (11,624) in Austin are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 82.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 15.1% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Austin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years43 (17.3%)206 (82.7%)
20 to 34 years6,081 (75.4%)1,984 (24.6%)
35 to 50 years2,810 (84.9%)500 (15.1%)
Total8,927 (76.8%)2,697 (23.2%)

Fertility by Education in Austin

Average fertility rate in Austin is 42.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 54.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree have the lowest fertility at 34.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 33.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Austin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,152 (9.9%)36.0
High School Diploma1,682 (14.5%)49.0
College or Associate's Degree2,134 (18.4%)34.0
Bachelor's Degree3,859 (33.2%)41.0
Graduate Degree2,797 (24.1%)54.0
Total11,624 (100.0%)42.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Austin

23.2% of women with births in Austin are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 94.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 47.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Austin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School812 (70.5%)340 (29.5%)
High School Diploma1,046 (62.2%)636 (37.8%)
College or Associate's Degree1,120 (52.5%)1,014 (47.5%)
Bachelor's Degree3,311 (85.8%)548 (14.2%)
Graduate Degree2,643 (94.5%)154 (5.5%)
Total8,927 (76.8%)2,697 (23.2%)

Income in Austin

Income Overview in Austin

Per Capita Income in Austin is $54,673, while median incomes of families and households are $115,154 and $86,556 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income958,202$54,673
Median Family Income211,380$115,154
Mean Family Income211,380$153,457
Median Household Income423,079$86,556
Mean Household Income423,079$122,474
Income Deficit211,380$10,878
Wage / Income Gap (%)958,20219.13%
Wage / Income Gap ($)958,20280.87¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index958,2020.48

Earnings by Sex in Austin

Average Earnings in Austin are $50,676, $56,168 for men and $45,423 for women, a difference of 19.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Austin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male337,147 (54.4%)$56,168
Female282,788 (45.6%)$45,423
Total619,935 (100.0%)$50,676

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Austin

The most common earnings brackets in Austin are $100,000+ for men (91,462 | 27.1%) and $100,000+ for women (42,762 | 15.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Austin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11,177 (3.3%)15,001 (5.3%)
$2,500 to $4,9996,665 (2.0%)8,563 (3.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4997,421 (2.2%)10,341 (3.7%)
$7,500 to $9,9996,211 (1.8%)6,023 (2.1%)
$10,000 to $12,4996,851 (2.0%)9,093 (3.2%)
$12,500 to $14,9996,387 (1.9%)7,017 (2.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4996,349 (1.9%)7,127 (2.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9995,721 (1.7%)5,814 (2.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4996,409 (1.9%)6,863 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,9999,223 (2.7%)7,791 (2.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99916,273 (4.8%)16,050 (5.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99916,563 (4.9%)14,713 (5.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99915,308 (4.5%)12,945 (4.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99914,215 (4.2%)12,394 (4.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99916,709 (5.0%)15,052 (5.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99912,813 (3.8%)12,187 (4.3%)
$55,000 to $64,99925,164 (7.5%)26,425 (9.3%)
$65,000 to $74,99920,424 (6.1%)18,216 (6.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99935,802 (10.6%)28,411 (10.1%)
$100,000+91,462 (27.1%)42,762 (15.1%)
Total337,147 (100.0%)282,788 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Austin

Average earnings in Austin are $63,361 for men and $51,370 for women, a difference of 18.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $109,062, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $33,044. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,476, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $23,629.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Austin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$33,044$23,629
High School Diploma$40,508$28,464
College or Associate's Degree$50,170$40,411
Bachelor's Degree$82,580$58,801
Graduate Degree$109,062$71,476
Total$63,361$51,370

Family Income in Austin

Family Income Brackets in Austin

According to the Austin family income data, there are 49,674 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 23.5% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3,593 families (1.7%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Austin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006,1302.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993,5931.7%
$15,000 to $24,9998,0323.8%
$25,000 to $34,9999,9354.7%
$35,000 to $49,99914,7977.0%
$50,000 to $74,99926,84512.7%
$75,000 to $99,99924,30911.5%
$100,000 to $149,99939,10518.5%
$150,000 to $199,99929,38213.9%
$200,000+49,67423.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Austin

4-person families (37,877 | 17.9%) account for the highest median family income in Austin with $141,947 per family, while 2-person families (99,239 | 46.9%) have the highest median income of $51,168 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Austin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families99,239 (46.9%)$102,335
3-Person Families50,578 (23.9%)$122,060
4-Person Families37,877 (17.9%)$141,947
5-Person Families15,381 (7.3%)$115,322
6-Person Families5,212 (2.5%)$118,254
7+ Person Families3,093 (1.5%)$100,583
Total211,380 (100.0%)$115,154

Family Income by Number of Earners in Austin

The median family income in Austin is $115,154, with families comprising 2 earners (110,184) having the highest median family income of $145,383, while families with no earners (17,000) have the lowest median family income of $49,095, accounting for 52.1% and 8.0% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Austin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners17,000 (8.0%)$49,095
1 Earner64,293 (30.4%)$71,413
2 Earners110,184 (52.1%)$145,383
3+ Earners19,903 (9.4%)$140,868
Total211,380 (100.0%)$115,154

Household Income in Austin

Household Income Brackets in Austin

With 73,193 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Austin, accounting for 17.3% of all households. In contrast, only 11,846 households (2.8%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Austin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00022,0005.2%
$10,000 to $14,99911,8462.8%
$15,000 to $24,99920,7314.9%
$25,000 to $34,99923,6925.6%
$35,000 to $49,99939,7699.4%
$50,000 to $74,99968,11616.1%
$75,000 to $99,99953,30812.6%
$100,000 to $149,99973,19317.3%
$150,000 to $199,99944,00010.4%
$200,000+66,84615.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Austin

The median household income in Austin is $86,556, with the highest median household income of $98,021 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 123,425 households (29.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $38,954, with 29,990 households (7.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Austin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years29,990 (7.1%)$38,954
25 to 44 Years210,187 (49.7%)$94,497
45 to 64 Years123,425 (29.2%)$98,021
65+ Years59,477 (14.1%)$67,258
Total423,079 (100.0%)$86,556

Poverty in Austin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Austin

With 11.4% poverty level for males and 13.5% for females among the residents of Austin, 18 to 24 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11,315 males (25.3%) and 14,793 females (36.1%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Austin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4,243 (15.9%)4,789 (18.4%)
5 Years729 (13.7%)832 (17.9%)
6 to 11 Years4,793 (15.3%)5,418 (18.7%)
12 to 14 Years2,163 (16.2%)1,672 (12.9%)
15 Years799 (19.8%)408 (8.0%)
16 and 17 Years1,560 (16.7%)961 (10.8%)
18 to 24 Years11,315 (25.3%)14,793 (36.1%)
25 to 34 Years9,642 (8.6%)10,118 (10.0%)
35 to 44 Years5,851 (6.8%)7,485 (10.0%)
45 to 54 Years4,559 (7.6%)5,052 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years5,120 (11.1%)4,195 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,608 (9.4%)3,513 (11.4%)
75 Years and over1,383 (10.5%)2,284 (11.6%)
Total54,765 (11.4%)61,520 (13.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Austin

According to the poverty statistics in Austin, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 93.2% of males and 92.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Austin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years22,418 (84.1%)21,184 (81.6%)
5 Years4,609 (86.3%)3,824 (82.1%)
6 to 11 Years26,522 (84.7%)23,570 (81.3%)
12 to 14 Years11,220 (83.8%)11,329 (87.1%)
15 Years3,242 (80.2%)4,727 (92.0%)
16 and 17 Years7,772 (83.3%)7,899 (89.1%)
18 to 24 Years33,406 (74.7%)26,202 (63.9%)
25 to 34 Years102,969 (91.4%)90,985 (90.0%)
35 to 44 Years80,400 (93.2%)67,709 (90.0%)
45 to 54 Years55,757 (92.4%)49,129 (90.7%)
55 to 64 Years40,891 (88.9%)42,023 (90.9%)
65 to 74 Years25,210 (90.6%)27,277 (88.6%)
75 Years and over11,808 (89.5%)17,385 (88.4%)
Total426,224 (88.6%)393,243 (86.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Austin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Austin show that 4.4% or 6,837 of the total 156,824 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 29.1%, comprising of 187 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 3.1%, which includes 2,646 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Austin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children81,872 (96.9%)2,646 (3.1%)
1 or 2 Children57,693 (96.1%)2,372 (4.0%)
3 or 4 Children9,966 (85.9%)1,632 (14.1%)
5 or more Children456 (70.9%)187 (29.1%)
Total149,987 (95.6%)6,837 (4.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Austin

According to the poverty data in Austin, 10.6% or 1,712 single-father households and 23.1% or 8,870 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 38 households (23.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 208 households (60.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Austin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children532 (7.0%)1,654 (11.2%)
1 or 2 Children947 (12.9%)4,949 (25.1%)
3 or 4 Children195 (19.7%)2,059 (56.7%)
5 or more Children38 (23.3%)208 (60.5%)
Total1,712 (10.6%)8,870 (23.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Austin

The poverty data for Austin shows that 6,837 of the married-couple family households (4.4%) and 10,582 of the single-parent households (19.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 187 households (29.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2,254 household (48.8%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Austin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children2,646 (3.1%)2,186 (9.8%)
1 or 2 Children2,372 (4.0%)5,896 (21.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,632 (14.1%)2,254 (48.8%)
5 or more Children187 (29.1%)246 (48.5%)
Total6,837 (4.4%)10,582 (19.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Austin

Employment by Class of Employer in Austin

Among the 562,009 employed individuals in Austin, private company employees (381,259 | 67.8%), state government employees (44,262 | 7.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (38,383 | 6.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Austin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees381,25967.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)22,7094.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)38,3836.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations37,6136.7%
Local Government Employees28,2985.0%
State Government Employees44,2627.9%
Federal Government Employees8,7661.6%
Unpaid Family Workers7190.1%
Total562,009100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Austin

According to the labor force statistics for Austin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (797,769), 74.9% or 597,529 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.4% or 26,291 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.4% or 96,872 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 16.1% or 2,735 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Austin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16,985 (36.7%)2,735 (16.1%)
20 to 24 Years55,736 (75.5%)3,511 (6.3%)
25 to 29 Years96,872 (90.4%)3,487 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years96,370 (89.7%)3,469 (3.6%)
35 to 44 Years142,304 (87.8%)4,981 (3.5%)
45 to 54 Years98,421 (85.7%)4,331 (4.4%)
55 to 59 Years36,981 (75.5%)1,331 (3.6%)
60 to 64 Years29,807 (68.4%)1,639 (5.5%)
65 to 74 Years20,418 (34.5%)592 (2.9%)
75 Years and over3,441 (10.0%)127 (3.7%)
Total597,529 (74.9%)26,291 (4.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Austin

According to labor force statistics for Austin, 85.7% of individuals (500,552) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (584,075) are in the labor force, with 3.8% or 19,021 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 89.9% or 304,237 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.9% or 4,159 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Austin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School34,130 (69.0%)2,918 (5.9%)
High School Diploma60,278 (79.3%)5,245 (6.9%)
College / Associate Degree102,275 (85.1%)5,649 (4.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher304,237 (89.9%)9,137 (2.7%)
Total500,552 (85.7%)22,195 (3.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Austin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Austin are Management (82,506 | 14.5%), Community & Social Service (81,204 | 14.2%), Computers, Engineering & Science (76,356 | 13.4%), Business & Financial (50,153 | 8.8%), and Computers & Mathematics (47,922 | 8.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Austin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Austin, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (80.0%), Computers & Mathematics (78.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (75.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (74.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.8%), and Education, Arts & Media (64.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Austin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management47,851 (58.0%)34,655 (42.0%)
Business & Financial21,917 (43.7%)28,236 (56.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science57,546 (75.4%)18,810 (24.6%)
Computers & Mathematics37,509 (78.3%)10,413 (21.7%)
Architecture & Engineering16,068 (80.0%)4,009 (20.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science3,969 (47.5%)4,388 (52.5%)
Community & Social Service 34,668 (42.7%)46,536 (57.3%)
Education, Arts & Media3,075 (35.7%)5,547 (64.3%)
Legal Services & Support5,855 (48.6%)6,202 (51.4%)
Education Instruction & Library12,991 (36.0%)23,078 (64.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment12,747 (52.1%)11,709 (47.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7,133 (26.2%)20,075 (73.8%)
Health Technologists5,224 (25.9%)14,975 (74.1%)
Total (Category)169,115 (53.3%)148,312 (46.7%)
Total (Overall)313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Austin are Food Preparation & Serving (30,620 | 5.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (15,679 | 2.8%), Personal Care & Service (13,814 | 2.4%), Healthcare Support (9,776 | 1.7%), and Security & Protection (5,759 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Austin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Austin, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (87.6%), Security & Protection (78.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (74.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (78.6%), Personal Care & Service (76.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (47.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Austin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2,088 (21.4%)7,688 (78.6%)
Security & Protection4,510 (78.3%)1,249 (21.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention2,910 (74.0%)1,022 (26.0%)
Law Enforcement1,600 (87.6%)227 (12.4%)
Food Preparation & Serving16,976 (55.4%)13,644 (44.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8,167 (52.1%)7,512 (47.9%)
Personal Care & Service3,250 (23.5%)10,564 (76.5%)
Total (Category)34,991 (46.3%)40,657 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Austin are Sales & Related (55,210 | 9.7%), and Office & Administration (50,598 | 8.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Austin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Austin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30,559 (55.3%)24,651 (44.7%)
Office & Administration16,179 (32.0%)34,419 (68.0%)
Total (Category)46,738 (44.2%)59,070 (55.8%)
Total (Overall)313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Austin are Construction & Extraction (22,778 | 4.0%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (8,788 | 1.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (532 | 0.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Austin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Austin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry441 (82.9%)91 (17.1%)
Construction & Extraction22,231 (97.6%)547 (2.4%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair8,494 (96.7%)294 (3.4%)
Total (Category)31,166 (97.1%)932 (2.9%)
Total (Overall)313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Austin are Production (14,541 | 2.5%), Transportation (13,743 | 2.4%), and Material Moving (11,290 | 2.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Austin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Austin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production10,661 (73.3%)3,880 (26.7%)
Transportation11,624 (84.6%)2,119 (15.4%)
Material Moving8,870 (78.6%)2,420 (21.4%)
Total (Category)31,155 (78.7%)8,419 (21.3%)
Total (Overall)313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Austin

Employment Industries in Austin

The major employment industries in Austin include Professional & Scientific (100,078 | 17.5%), Educational Services (55,978 | 9.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (54,569 | 9.6%), Retail Trade (53,504 | 9.4%), and Accommodation & Food Services (41,383 | 7.2%).
Employment Industries in Austin

Employment Industries by Sex in Austin

The Austin industries that see more men than women are Construction (87.1%), Transportation & Warehousing (77.7%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (77.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.2%), Educational Services (61.2%), and Public Administration (55.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Austin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting727 (77.6%)210 (22.4%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction1,658 (74.8%)560 (25.3%)
Construction29,560 (87.1%)4,398 (13.0%)
Manufacturing28,211 (71.2%)11,395 (28.8%)
Wholesale Trade7,083 (69.6%)3,101 (30.4%)
Retail Trade30,383 (56.8%)23,121 (43.2%)
Transportation & Warehousing13,831 (77.7%)3,966 (22.3%)
Utilities2,204 (66.3%)1,119 (33.7%)
Information13,375 (62.0%)8,184 (38.0%)
Finance & Insurance13,980 (52.9%)12,468 (47.1%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing8,021 (54.7%)6,633 (45.3%)
Professional & Scientific61,022 (61.0%)39,056 (39.0%)
Enterprise Management453 (58.6%)320 (41.4%)
Administrative & Support13,472 (55.5%)10,786 (44.5%)
Educational Services21,737 (38.8%)34,241 (61.2%)
Health Care & Social Assistance14,073 (25.8%)40,496 (74.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation6,663 (52.4%)6,053 (47.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services22,162 (53.5%)19,221 (46.5%)
Public Administration13,568 (44.4%)17,010 (55.6%)
Total313,165 (54.9%)257,390 (45.1%)

Education in Austin

School Enrollment in Austin

The most common levels of schooling among the 223,862 students in Austin are college / undergraduate (62,793 | 28.1%), elementary school (39,926 | 17.8%), and middle school (37,793 | 16.9%).
School Enrollment in Austin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool14,1256.3%
Kindergarten9,5384.3%
Elementary School39,92617.8%
Middle School37,79316.9%
High School37,14116.6%
College / Undergraduate62,79328.1%
Graduate / Professional22,54610.1%
Total223,862100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Austin

Out of a total of 223,862 students who are enrolled in schools in Austin, 35,818 (16.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 188,044 (84.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 5,340 (48.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 24,124 (90.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Austin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds5,677 (51.5%)5,340 (48.5%)
5 to 9 Year Old39,958 (84.8%)7,184 (15.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds41,369 (87.7%)5,783 (12.3%)
15 to 17 Year Olds24,124 (90.1%)2,656 (9.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds19,154 (82.8%)3,972 (17.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds29,565 (86.4%)4,651 (13.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds18,881 (85.4%)3,221 (14.6%)
35 Years and over9,238 (74.9%)3,089 (25.1%)
Total188,044 (84.0%)35,818 (16.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Austin

Business (75,032 | 17.9%), engineering (43,780 | 10.4%), social sciences (39,626 | 9.4%), communications (30,419 | 7.2%), and science & technology (28,835 | 6.9%) are the most common fields of study among 419,627 individuals in Austin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Austin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics27,5606.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural20,8775.0%
Physical & Health Sciences13,4563.2%
Psychology20,8285.0%
Social Sciences39,6269.4%
Engineering43,78010.4%
Multidisciplinary Studies4,0821.0%
Science & Technology28,8356.9%
Business75,03217.9%
Education23,0975.5%
Literature & Languages27,0646.5%
Liberal Arts & History20,4134.9%
Visual & Performing Arts25,9526.2%
Communications30,4197.2%
Arts & Humanities18,6064.4%
Total419,627100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Austin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Austin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Austin are males with 2 vehicles (142,420, accounting for 46.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (113,068, making up 57.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Austin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10,076 (3.3%)5,846 (2.4%)
1 Vehicle85,993 (28.0%)81,517 (32.8%)
2 Vehicles142,420 (46.3%)113,068 (45.4%)
3 Vehicles45,878 (14.9%)33,911 (13.6%)
4 Vehicles16,383 (5.3%)10,509 (4.2%)
5 or more Vehicles6,587 (2.1%)4,071 (1.6%)
Total307,337 (100.0%)248,922 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Austin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Austin are 15 to 19 minutes (83,397 commuters, 19.2%), 20 to 24 minutes (73,736 commuters, 17.0%), and 30 to 34 minutes (67,622 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time in Austin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes8,1701.9%
5 to 9 Minutes33,8387.8%
10 to 14 Minutes58,61013.5%
15 to 19 Minutes83,39719.2%
20 to 24 Minutes73,73617.0%
25 to 29 Minutes32,4037.5%
30 to 34 Minutes67,62215.6%
35 to 39 Minutes12,6162.9%
40 to 44 Minutes13,4933.1%
45 to 59 Minutes28,9076.7%
60 to 89 Minutes14,6783.4%
90 or more Minutes5,9471.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Austin

The most common commute times in Austin are 15 to 19 minutes (44,523 commuters, 18.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (38,874 commuters, 20.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Austin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4,530 (1.9%)3,640 (1.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes18,632 (7.7%)15,206 (7.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes33,565 (14.0%)25,045 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes44,523 (18.5%)38,874 (20.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes40,225 (16.7%)33,511 (17.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes17,481 (7.3%)14,922 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes38,985 (16.2%)28,637 (14.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes6,540 (2.7%)6,076 (3.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes7,503 (3.1%)5,990 (3.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes15,881 (6.6%)13,026 (6.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes8,676 (3.6%)6,002 (3.1%)
90 or more Minutes3,831 (1.6%)2,116 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Austin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Austin are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (36,086, 15.0%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (30,531, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Austin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM7,332 (3.0%)4,858 (2.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM5,686 (2.4%)2,633 (1.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM7,223 (3.0%)4,357 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM16,442 (6.8%)8,642 (4.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM18,026 (7.5%)14,663 (7.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM36,086 (15.0%)30,531 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM26,436 (11.0%)26,991 (14.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM32,903 (13.7%)26,814 (13.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM21,103 (8.8%)18,025 (9.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM27,175 (11.3%)20,557 (10.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10,014 (4.2%)8,299 (4.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM4,505 (1.9%)3,356 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14,489 (6.0%)11,986 (6.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM12,952 (5.4%)11,333 (5.9%)
Total240,372 (100.0%)193,045 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Austin

Occupancy by Ownership in Austin

Of the total 423,079 dwellings in Austin, owner-occupied units account for 188,029 (44.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 235,050 (55.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Austin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units188,02944.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units235,05055.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units423,079100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Austin

Occupancy by Household Size in Austin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household149,88935.4%
2-Person Household144,26734.1%
3-Person Household58,81613.9%
4+ Person Household70,10716.6%
Total Housing Units423,079100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Austin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Austin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household47,351 (31.6%)102,538 (68.4%)
2-Person Household66,104 (45.8%)78,163 (54.2%)
3-Person Household32,216 (54.8%)26,600 (45.2%)
4+ Person Household42,358 (60.4%)27,749 (39.6%)
Total Housing Units188,029 (44.4%)235,050 (55.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Austin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Austin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8,559 (31.1%)18,919 (68.9%)
High School Diploma17,071 (34.8%)32,039 (65.2%)
College/Associate Degree34,538 (36.5%)59,951 (63.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher127,861 (50.7%)124,141 (49.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Austin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Austin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years147,81834.9%
35 to 44 Years92,35921.8%
45 to 54 Years67,96216.1%
55 to 64 Years55,46313.1%
65 to 74 Years37,5768.9%
75 to 84 Years15,1213.6%
85 Years and Over6,7801.6%
Total423,079100.0%

Housing Finances in Austin

Median Income by Occupancy in Austin

Median Income by Occupancy in Austin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied188,029 (44.4%)$131,978
Renter-Occupied235,050 (55.6%)$63,870
Average423,079 (100.0%)$86,556

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Austin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Austin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0002,908 (1.5%)10,818 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,482 (0.8%)6,643 (2.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9992,062 (1.1%)9,854 (4.2%)
$15,000 to $19,9992,602 (1.4%)7,099 (3.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9992,967 (1.6%)8,163 (3.5%)
$25,000 to $34,9996,486 (3.5%)17,218 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9999,781 (5.2%)29,894 (12.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99920,744 (11.0%)47,442 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99920,896 (11.1%)32,409 (13.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99937,541 (20.0%)35,551 (15.1%)
$150,000 or more80,560 (42.8%)29,959 (12.8%)
Total188,029 (100.0%)235,050 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Austin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Austin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,744 (1.5%)3,363 (1.4%)
$300 to $4995,917 (3.2%)2,563 (1.1%)
$500 to $79915,002 (8.0%)4,468 (1.9%)
$800 to $99912,566 (6.7%)10,629 (4.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49928,773 (15.3%)87,722 (37.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99931,273 (16.6%)73,211 (31.1%)
$2,000 to $2,49928,366 (15.1%)29,456 (12.5%)
$2,500 to $2,99919,096 (10.2%)11,274 (4.8%)
$3,000 or more44,292 (23.6%)9,243 (3.9%)
Total188,029 (100.0%)235,050 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Austin

Housing Structures in Austin

Housing Structures in Austin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached192,78245.6%
Single Unit, Attached22,1645.2%
2 Unit Apartments13,3363.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18,3694.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments27,5506.5%
10 or more Apartments142,80433.8%
Mobile Home / Other6,0741.4%
Total423,079100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Austin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Austin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached158,874 (82.4%)33,908 (17.6%)
Single Unit, Attached10,852 (49.0%)11,312 (51.0%)
2 Unit Apartments1,914 (14.3%)11,422 (85.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,913 (10.4%)16,456 (89.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,824 (6.6%)25,726 (93.4%)
10 or more Apartments8,481 (5.9%)134,323 (94.1%)
Mobile Home / Other4,171 (68.7%)1,903 (31.3%)
Total188,029 (44.4%)235,050 (55.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Austin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Austin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room1,354 (0.7%)17,865 (7.6%)
2 or 3 Rooms9,704 (5.2%)101,674 (43.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms60,645 (32.3%)86,009 (36.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms66,139 (35.2%)23,060 (9.8%)
8 or more Rooms50,187 (26.7%)6,442 (2.7%)
Total188,029 (100.0%)235,050 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Austin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Austin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas114,043 (60.7%)62,653 (26.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,624 (1.4%)3,846 (1.6%)
Electricity69,652 (37.0%)166,063 (70.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene188 (0.1%)136 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)30 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,000 (0.5%)749 (0.3%)
No Fuel Used522 (0.3%)1,573 (0.7%)
Total188,029 (100.0%)235,050 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Austin

Household Vehicle Usage in Austin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle3,535 (1.9%)23,243 (9.9%)
1 Vehicle53,739 (28.6%)124,576 (53.0%)
2 Vehicles91,235 (48.5%)70,199 (29.9%)
3 or more Vehicles39,520 (21.0%)17,032 (7.2%)
Total188,029 (100.0%)235,050 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Austin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Austin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units61,959126,070
Median Property Value$441,600$469,700
Median Household Income$94,231$61,689
Monthly Housing Costs$956$42,253
Real Estate Taxes$6,618$1,645

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Austin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Austin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0002,980 (4.8%)938 (0.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,003 (1.6%)647 (0.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99911,932 (19.3%)23,292 (18.5%)
$300,000 to $499,99920,590 (33.2%)45,093 (35.8%)
$500,000 to $749,99913,085 (21.1%)32,272 (25.6%)
$750,000 to $999,9995,532 (8.9%)13,044 (10.3%)
$1,000,000 or more6,837 (11.0%)10,784 (8.6%)
Total61,959 (100.0%)126,070 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Austin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Austin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0002,373 (3.8%)926 (0.7%)
$10,000 to $24,9995,153 (8.3%)2,017 (1.6%)
$25,000 to $34,9993,670 (5.9%)2,478 (2.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9994,307 (7.0%)2,816 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9999,250 (14.9%)5,474 (4.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9997,913 (12.8%)11,494 (9.1%)
$100,000 to $149,99910,422 (16.8%)12,983 (10.3%)
$150,000 or more18,871 (30.5%)27,119 (21.5%)
Total61,959 (100.0%)126,070 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Austin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Austin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x10,899 (17.6%)148,022 (117.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x10,100 (16.3%)24,255 (19.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x7,727 (12.5%)33,070 (26.2%)
4.0x or more32,517 (52.5%)24,064 (19.1%)
Total61,959 (100.0%)126,070 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Austin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Austin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8003,203 (5.2%)532 (0.4%)
$800 to $1,4992,292 (3.7%)1,788 (1.4%)
$800 to $1,49953,381 (86.2%)2,584 (2.1%)
Total61,959 (100.0%)126,070 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Austin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Austin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Austin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years58,823 (93.3%)4,248 (6.7%)
6 to 18 Years115,520 (90.3%)12,339 (9.7%)
19 to 25 Years88,958 (81.6%)20,042 (18.4%)
26 to 34 Years160,372 (82.8%)33,260 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years136,541 (84.6%)24,824 (15.4%)
45 to 54 Years98,795 (86.4%)15,620 (13.7%)
55 to 64 Years82,515 (89.5%)9,700 (10.5%)
65 to 74 Years57,087 (97.4%)1,521 (2.6%)
75 Years and older32,398 (98.6%)462 (1.4%)
Total831,009 (87.2%)122,016 (12.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Austin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Austin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born58,823 (93.3%)4,248 (6.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen115,520 (90.3%)12,339 (9.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen88,958 (81.6%)20,042 (18.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Austin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Austin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00075,124 (78.9%)20,066 (21.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99989,242 (75.1%)29,570 (24.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999110,141 (81.7%)24,665 (18.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99995,191 (84.6%)17,304 (15.4%)
$100,000 and over444,908 (94.2%)27,560 (5.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Austin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Austin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 620,478 (32.5%)40,583 (64.3%)
6 to 18 Years37,375 (29.2%)81,942 (64.1%)
19 to 25 Years6,440 (5.9%)84,139 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Years11,963 (6.2%)151,275 (78.1%)
35 to 44 Years10,834 (6.7%)128,715 (79.8%)
45 to 54 Years10,857 (9.5%)91,256 (79.8%)
55 to 64 Years13,031 (14.1%)74,080 (80.3%)
65 to 74 Years52,462 (89.5%)35,320 (60.3%)
75 Years and over31,832 (96.9%)21,570 (65.6%)
Total195,272 (20.5%)708,880 (74.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Austin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Austin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years228 (0.9%)87 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years4,335 (6.8%)2,594 (4.2%)
18 to 34 Years11,072 (6.8%)10,257 (6.8%)
35 to 64 Years16,090 (8.4%)17,184 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years4,540 (16.3%)6,552 (21.3%)
75 Years and over6,270 (47.5%)8,971 (45.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Austin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Austin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years169 (0.6%)78 (0.3%)
5 to 17 Years360 (0.6%)232 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years2,074 (1.3%)637 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years4,667 (2.4%)3,004 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,908 (6.9%)1,400 (4.5%)
75 Years and over3,472 (26.3%)3,261 (16.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Austin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years69 (0.3%)26 (0.1%)
5 to 17 Years570 (0.9%)634 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years2,400 (1.5%)1,940 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years3,483 (1.8%)3,387 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years704 (2.5%)789 (2.6%)
75 Years and over1,036 (7.9%)1,411 (7.2%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Austin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,569 (5.6%)1,727 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years6,442 (3.9%)6,608 (4.4%)
35 to 64 Years6,633 (3.5%)6,965 (4.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,058 (3.8%)1,388 (4.5%)
75 Years and over1,410 (10.7%)2,480 (12.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Austin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years363 (0.6%)229 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years1,176 (0.7%)1,245 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years6,500 (3.4%)8,649 (4.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,353 (8.5%)4,341 (14.1%)
75 Years and over3,476 (26.4%)6,565 (33.4%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Austin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years711 (1.1%)190 (0.3%)
18 to 34 Years978 (0.6%)952 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years2,479 (1.3%)2,535 (1.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,079 (3.9%)1,068 (3.5%)
75 Years and over1,671 (12.7%)2,251 (11.4%)

Technology Access in Austin

Computing Device Access in Austin

Computing Device Access in Austin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop371,74387.9%
Smartphone396,27593.7%
Tablet288,44768.2%
No Computing Device13,2143.1%
Total423,079100.0%

Internet Access in Austin

Internet Access in Austin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet3010.1%
Broadband Home345,67881.7%
Cellular Data Only35,9628.5%
Satellite Internet17,6664.2%
No Internet34,3528.1%
Total423,079100.0%

Austin Summary

Austin, Texas is the capital of the Lone Star State and the fourth-largest city in the state. Located in the heart of Central Texas, Austin is known for its vibrant music scene, outdoor activities, and unique culture. The city is home to the University of Texas at Austin, the state’s flagship university, and is a major center for technology and business.

Geography

Austin is located in the center of the Texas Hill Country, a region of rolling hills and limestone outcroppings. The city is situated on the Colorado River, which runs through the city and provides a source of recreation and natural beauty. The city is surrounded by several lakes, including Lake Travis, Lady Bird Lake, and Lake Austin. The city is also home to several parks, including Zilker Park, Barton Springs Pool, and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.

Climate

Austin has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90°F (32°C), while the average temperature in the winter is around 50°F (10°C). The city receives an average of 34 inches (86 cm) of rain per year, with most of the rain falling in the spring and summer months.

Economy

Austin is a major center for technology and business. The city is home to several major companies, including Dell, Apple, IBM, and Oracle. The city is also home to the University of Texas at Austin, which is a major employer in the city. The city’s economy is also bolstered by its tourism industry, which is driven by its vibrant music scene and outdoor activities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Austin had a population of 790,390. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, with a population that is 48.7% White, 35.1% Hispanic or Latino, 8.2% African American, and 6.3% Asian. The median household income in Austin is $58,908, and the median home value is $250,000.
Austin is a vibrant and diverse city that is known for its music, outdoor activities, and unique culture. The city is a major center for technology and business, and is home to the University of Texas at Austin. The city is racially and ethnically diverse, and has a median household income of $58,908. Austin is a great place to live, work, and play, and is sure to continue to be a major player in the Lone Star State.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Austin?
Total Population of Austin is 958,202.
What is the Total Male Population of Austin?
Total Male Population of Austin is 491,099.
What is the Total Female Population of Austin?
Total Female Population of Austin is 467,103.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Austin?
There are 105.14 Males per 100 Females in Austin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Austin?
There are 95.11 Females per 100 Males in Austin.
What is the Median Population Age in Austin?
Median Population Age in Austin is 34.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Austin
Average Family Size in Austin is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Austin
Average Household Size in Austin is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Austin?
Per Capita income in Austin is $54,673.
What is the Median Family Income in Austin?
Median Family Income in Austin is $115,154.
What is the Median Household income in Austin?
Median Household Income in Austin is $86,556.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Austin?
Income or Wage Gap in Austin is 19.1%.
Women in Austin earn 80.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Austin?
Family Income Deficit in Austin is $10,878.
Families that are below poverty line in Austin earn $10,878 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Austin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Austin is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Austin?
There are 597,529 People in the Labor Forcein in Austin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Austin?
74.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Austin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Austin?
Unemployment Rate in Austin is 4.4%.