Travis County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48453 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,330,015 #32 / 3,222
99th
Median Household Income $99,611 +32.6% #170 / 3,222
95th
Median Age 35.6 years -8.5% #2,922 / 3,222
9th
Median Home Value $523,000 +85.5% #124 / 3,222
96th
Median Gross Rent $1,744 +50.0% #121 / 3,222
96th
Poverty Rate 10.9% -13.3% #993 / 3,222
69th

Demographics

Travis County has a population of 1,330,015, making it the #32 most populous county in the US. The median age is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

81.9%
Native Born
18.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Travis County is $99,611, ranking #170 out of 3,222 counties — 32.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 4.6%.

Median Household Income
$99,611 +32.6% vs nat'l
Rank #170 of 3,222
95th percentile
Per Capita Income
$62,607 +51.7% vs nat'l
Rank #49 of 3,222
99th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.9% −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #993 of 3,222
69th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.6% −14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,708 of 3,222
47th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.6% +67.8% vs nat'l
Rank #43 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.8 min +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,311 of 3,222
59th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Travis County is $523,000 (+85.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,744/mo and the homeownership rate is 52.1%.

Median Home Value
$523,000 +85.5% vs nat'l
Rank #124 of 3,222
96th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,744 +50.0% vs nat'l
Rank #121 of 3,222
96th percentile
Homeownership Rate
52.1% −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #3,154 of 3,222
2th percentile
52.1% Homeownership

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Health

87.9% of residents in Travis County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% below the national rate.

87.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.9% −4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,567 of 3,222
20th percentile

About Travis County, Texas

Travis County, Texas has a total population of 1,330,015, making it the 32nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Travis County is 35.6 years, which is 8.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Travis County is $99,611, which ranks #170 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 32.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6%.

The median home value in Travis County is $523,000, 85.5% above the national median. Renters in Travis County pay a median gross rent of $1,744 per month. The homeownership rate is 52.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Travis County, 56.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.8 min.

Travis County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 46.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (32.6%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (7.8%).

All data for Travis 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.