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 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,789 | +0.9% | #790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.1 years | +5.7% | #1,791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $296,900 | +5.3% | #645 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,137 | -2.2% | #645 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -5.1% | #1,263 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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83.3% of residents in Austin County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.1% below the national rate.
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.