Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Austin, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

979,539

Median Agei

34.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47%460,447

Hispanic/Latino

31.9%312,597

Asian

9%87,686

Black

7.3%71,075

Two or More

4.3%41,776

Other

0.5%4,466

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1,003

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%489

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%16,804

High School Diploma

10.8%75,772

Some College (<1 yr)

4.2%29,325

Some College (1+ yr)

10.2%71,692

Associate's Degree

5.2%36,600

Bachelor's Degree

36.6%257,286

Master's Degree

16.6%116,667

Professional Degree

3.7%25,905

Doctorate

2.7%19,180

HS or Higher

92.3%

BA or Higher

59.6%

Graduate+

23%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$555,300

Median Renti

$1,729

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

43.4%198,180

Renter-Occupied

56.6%257,933

Total Units

483,071

Homeownership

43.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.9%3,731

$50K–$100K

0.9%1,739

$100K–$150K

1%1,963

$150K–$200K

1.4%2,757

$200K–$300K

7.7%15,276

$300K–$500K

31%61,397

$500K–$1M

41.9%83,103

$1M+

14.2%28,214

Rent Distribution

Under $500

5,157

$500–$750

2,541

$750–$1,000

6,790

$1,000–$1,250

26,743

$1,250–$1,500

43,720

$1,500–$2,000

92,058

$2,000+

77,189

Year Built

2020 or later

4.8%23,292

2010–2019

21.4%103,591

2000–2009

17%82,134

1990–1999

11.9%57,387

1980–1989

16.6%80,087

1970–1979

13.3%64,313

1960–1969

6.9%33,357

1950–1959

4%19,298

1940–1949

1.8%8,780

1939 or earlier

2.2%10,832

Heating Fuel

Electricity

57%259,903

Utility Gas

40.5%184,927

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%6,827

No Fuel

0.5%2,154

Solar

0.2%919

Other

0.1%577

Wood

0.1%449

Fuel Oil

0.1%340

Coal

0%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,658

Mean Household Incomei

$135,028

Per Capita Incomei

$62,862

Poverty Ratei

11.7%

Unemploymenti

4.7%

Labor Forcei

618,464

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%22,867

$10K–$15K

2.3%10,374

$15K–$20K

2.2%9,844

$20K–$25K

2.4%11,018

$25K–$30K

2.3%10,318

$30K–$35K

2.4%10,941

$35K–$40K

2.5%11,612

$40K–$45K

3.2%14,638

$45K–$50K

3.2%14,390

$50K–$60K

6.1%27,725

$60K–$75K

9.2%41,840

$75K–$100K

12.1%55,319

$100K–$125K

9.6%43,626

$125K–$150K

7.4%33,935

$150K–$200K

11.4%52,082

$200K+

18.8%85,584

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

9,919

Residentsi

18,802

Avg. Tenant Renti

$340/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers544 homes83% occupied$238/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 83,937 homes89% occupied$354/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC151 homes93% occupied$354/mo rent

811/PRAC179 homes94% occupied$338/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $93,658/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $28K/yr

92.3%

Very low income$28K–$47K/yr

6.7%

Low income$47K–$75K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

70.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

76.7% of subsidized households are minority

21.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

37.1% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

183,47718.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

47,469

India

20,935

China

7,090

Guatemala

5,752

Korea

4,766

United Kingdom

3,531

Canada

2,928

Philippines

2,622

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

579,181

Avg. Commutei

23.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

588,819

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30,791(3.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.6%Insured

12.4%Uninsured