Austin, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Austin

Neighborhood

Travis, TX

Bryker Woods / Old West Austin

Rosedale / Gypsy Grove

Oakmont Heights / The Grove

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Austin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

59.6%

Households with Children

22.7%

School Enrollment K-12

85,286

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 12.8%
Young Adults (18-34): 32.7%
Working Age (35-54): 29.5%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 9.4%
Seniors (65+): 10.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.7%
High School / GED: 13.2%
Some College or Associate's: 19.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 59.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.1%
Single Parents: 6.6%
Couples & Adults: 25.0%
Living Alone: 52.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 47.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 31.9%
Asian: 8.9%
Black or African American: 7.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 32.5%
South Asian: 44.8%
Southeast Asian: 17.5%
Central Asian: 2.8%
Other Asian: 2.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 71.1%
Puerto Rican: 3.1%
Cuban: 2.6%
Dominican: 0.5%
Central American: 10.9%
South American: 5.2%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 6.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 1.9%
Other White: 57.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 49.5%
Sub-Saharan African: 8.7%
Caribbean: 2.5%
Other Black: 39.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 47.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 31.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 7.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 11.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 69.7%
Spanish: 20.2%
European & Indo-European: 4.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 4.7%
Arabic: 0.7%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 4.1%
Middle School (5-8): 3.8%
High School (9-12): 3.9%
College / Graduate: 8.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources