Austin: Demographics & People
Austin's population stands at 979,539 people, in 456,113 households. Population grew 1.2% from 967,862 (2022) to 979,539 (2024). Median age 34.7 years. (2.3y younger than Bastrop County). Children under 18 are 18% of the population. Population is 47% White (non-Hispanic) and 32% Hispanic or Latino. 47% of households are family-led. County is gaining 8,405 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 40% adult obesity, 15% smoke.
- 2.1 people per household (vs Texas avg 2.7).
- 53% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Texas 35%).
- 40 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Texas 62).
Population & Trend
Population grew 1.2% from 967,862 (2022) to 979,539 (2024) — about 2.0× the recent U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~991,427 (extrapolated at 0.6%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 1,007,453.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 97,216 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 1.2% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 967,862 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 979,539 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | growing |
| Population | 979,539 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Population Estimate | 1,007,453 |
| Population Note | Census Place population (961,855) covers all 4 counties, not just Bastrop County |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 34.7y is 4.2 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 18% — below the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 34.7 years (at Texas median) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 18.0% |
| Age Summary · Character | young professional |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 979,539 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 175,930 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 320,501.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 381,027.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 102,081 |
| Population under 18 | 175,930 |
| Median age | 34.7 years (at Texas median) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 979,539 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups).
| White residents | 579,785 |
|---|---|
| Black residents | 72,681 |
| Asian residents | 83,532 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 311,890 |
| Diversity Index · Simpson Index | 53.6% |
| Diversity Index · Interpretation | moderately diverse |
| Asian population | 9.0% (vs Texas 3.7%) |
| Black population | 7.3% (vs Texas 9.2%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 31.9% (vs Texas 36.6%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 47.0% (vs Texas 36.1%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 2.3% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 19% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 467,470 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 306,317 |
| Share born in this state | 47.7% |
| Share born in another state | 52.3% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 31.3% |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.3% |
| Naturalized citizens | 18.7% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 175,340 |
| From Europe | 14,568 |
| From Asia | 949 |
| From Africa | 60,085 |
| From Latin America | 1,405 |
| Census Foreign Born · Caribbean | 562 |
| Census Foreign Born · South America | 348 |
Households & Family Composition
456,113 households. Averaging 2.1 people each — smaller than the U.S. average of 2.5. 47% are family households — below the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 213,358 families, 33% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 177,422 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 213,358 |
| Married couples with children | 69,685 |
| Single-parent households | 6,495 |
| Average household size | 2.14 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 11.8% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 9,598 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 2,970 |
| Family households | 216,221 households (vs Texas 35,060) |
| Households that are families | 47.4% (vs Texas 65.3%) |
| Total households | 456,113 households (vs Texas 51,915) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 21.2% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is gaining 8,405 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 21.2% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 100,978 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 92,573 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | 8,405 |
| Migration · Population growing | Yes |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 42,535 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 4.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 23,860 residents live in group quarters (2.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 23,860 |
|---|
Veterans
| Veterans Services · Total count | 1 |
|---|
Sources: IRS BMF keyword
Other
| Census Counties | Bastrop County, Hays County, Travis County, Williamson County |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · District | 25 |
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 48 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 021 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Bastrop |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 28.0% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 25.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 31.10 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Bastrop County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 2,038 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 48021 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Bastrop County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 71.9% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 60.0% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 40.7% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 88,723 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 10 |
| Family Score · Schools | 279 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 363 |
| Family Score · Youth Sports Orgs | 19 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 18.0% |
| Family Score · Rating | excellent |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 979,539, growing, young professional, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 979,539 people (vs Texas 143,570) |
| Town Summary · County | Bastrop County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade