Austin County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 32,284 with a growth rate of 1.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Austin County, Texas is the 90th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 28,372 and has seen a growth of 13.79% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 35,319 | 607 | 1.75% |
| 2028 | 34,712 | 607 | 1.78% |
| 2027 | 34,105 | 607 | 1.81% |
| 2026 | 33,498 | 607 | 1.85% |
| 2025 | 32,891 | 607 | 1.88% |
| 2024 | 32,284 | 607 | 1.92% |
| 2023 | 31,677 | 607 | 1.95% |
| 2022 | 31,070 | 639 | 2.1% |
| 2021 | 30,431 | 299 | 0.99% |
| 2020 | 30,132 | 25 | 0.08% |
| 2019 | 30,107 | 107 | 0.36% |
| 2018 | 30,000 | 271 | 0.91% |
| 2017 | 29,729 | 79 | 0.27% |
| 2016 | 29,650 | 173 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 29,477 | 502 | 1.73% |
| 2014 | 28,975 | 285 | 0.99% |
| 2013 | 28,690 | 118 | 0.41% |
| 2012 | 28,572 | -40 | -0.14% |
| 2011 | 28,612 | 240 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 28,372 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,832 | 2,106 | 11.88% |
| 1980 | 17,726 | 3,895 | 28.16% |
| 1970 | 13,831 | 54 | 0.39% |
| 1960 | 13,777 | -886 | -6.04% |
| 1950 | 14,663 | -2,721 | -15.65% |
| 1940 | 17,384 | -1,476 | -7.83% |
| 1930 | 18,860 | -14 | -0.07% |
| 1920 | 18,874 | 1,175 | 6.64% |
| 1910 | 17,699 | -2,977 | -14.4% |
| 1900 | 20,676 | 2,817 | 15.77% |
| 1890 | 17,859 | 3,430 | 23.77% |
| 1880 | 14,429 | -658 | -4.36% |
| 1870 | 15,087 | 4,948 | 48.8% |
| 1860 | 10,139 | 6,298 | 163.97% |
| 1850 | 3,841 | -31,478 | -89.12% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,162 | 72.89% |
| Other race | 3,562 | 11.71% |
| Black or African American | 2,731 | 8.98% |
| Two or more races | 1,727 | 5.68% |
| Asian | 147 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 77 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,913 | 2.53 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Married | 6,965 | 3.02 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 2,890 | 1.14 | 69.4 | 30.6 |
| Female | 1,336 | 2.97 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Male | 722 | 2.47 | 67.3 | 32.7 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,306 | 6.23% |
| Associates Degree | 1,420 | 6.78% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,753 | 17.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,304 | 6.22% |
| High School Graduate | 6,819 | 32.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,234 | 5.89% |
| Some College | 5,122 | 24.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,845 | 13,267 | 4,537 |
| Hispanic | 4,710 | 3,137 | 319 |
| Other Race | 1,795 | 1,028 | 110 |
| Black | 1,765 | 1,507 | 32 |
| 2+ Races | 946 | 707 | 159 |
| Asian | 147 | 104 | 88 |
| Native American | 51 | 39 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.83%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 59.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,152 | $85,408 | $56,185 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,732 | $111,719 | $67,500 |
| High School Graduate | $40,663 | $50,789 | $32,032 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,852 | $34,156 | $19,288 |
| Overall | $48,063 | $59,391 | $34,955 |
| Some College | $46,635 | $59,993 | $33,870 |
$48,063
Average Earnings
$59,391
Average Male
$34,955
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.43% of Austin County, Texas residents speak only English, while 22.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 2,692 | 1,360 | 50.52% |
| White | 18,074 | 1,200 | 6.64% |
| Hispanic | 8,514 | 833 | 9.78% |
| Other | 3,559 | 567 | 15.93% |
| Multiple | 1,681 | 255 | 15.17% |
| Native | 77 | 29 | 37.66% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
13.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austin County, Texas is Black, with 50.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austin County, Texas is White, with 6.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.6%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.24%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.92% |
| High School | 12.81% |
| Some College | 11.53% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 30.89% |
| Female Employed | 8.26% |
| Female Unemployed | 8.02% |
| Male Employed | 5.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $87,105 | $101,392 |
| Households | $73,556 | $92,446 |
| Married Families | $99,408 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,848 | $55,214 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.5%
Male Marriage Rate
57.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,065
Number of Veterans
887
Male Veterans
178
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 418 |
| Second Gulf War | 237 |
| First Gulf War | 195 |
| World War II | 52 |
| Korea | 34 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 286 |
| 75+ | 271 |
| 35 to 54 | 227 |
| 55 to 64 | 185 |
| 18 to 34 | 96 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 894 | 5.03% |
| Black | 97 | 4.82% |
| Native American | 29 | 42.65% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.46% |
| 2+ Races | 19 | 1.76% |
| Asian | 16 | 10.88% |
| Other Race | 10 | 0.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.62%
Born in Austin County, Texas
90.62%
Native Born
9.38%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
90.62% of Austin County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 70.62% having been born in Texas. 4.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.