Austin County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48015 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 31,170 #1,442 / 3,222
55th
Median Household Income $75,789 +0.9% #790 / 3,222
75th
Median Age 41.1 years +5.7% #1,791 / 3,222
44th
Median Home Value $296,900 +5.3% #645 / 3,222
80th
Median Gross Rent $1,137 -2.2% #645 / 3,222
80th
Poverty Rate 12.0% -5.1% #1,263 / 3,222
61th

Demographics

Austin County has a population of 31,170, making it the #1,442 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

88.4%
Native Born
11.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Austin County is $75,789, ranking #790 out of 3,222 counties — 0.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 4.3%.

Median Household Income
$75,789 +0.9% vs nat'l
Rank #790 of 3,222
75th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,650 −8.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,155 of 3,222
64th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.0% −5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,263 of 3,222
61th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.3% −18.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,539 of 3,222
52th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.1% −25.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,212 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.7 min +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #641 of 3,222
80th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Austin County is $296,900 (+5.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,137/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.

Median Home Value
$296,900 +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #645 of 3,222
80th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,137 −2.2% vs nat'l
Rank #645 of 3,222
80th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.5% +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,262 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.5% Homeownership

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Health

83.3% of residents in Austin County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.1% below the national rate.

83.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
83.3% −9.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,984 of 3,222
7th percentile

About Austin County, Texas

Austin County, Texas has a total population of 31,170, making it the 1,442nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Austin County is 41.1 years, which is 5.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Austin County is $75,789, which ranks #790 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3%.

The median home value in Austin County is $296,900, 5.3% above the national median. Renters in Austin County pay a median gross rent of $1,137 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Austin County, 25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.7 min.

Austin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 60.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (27.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.9%).

All data for Austin County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.