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City facts

Austin population and demographics

About 967,862 residents, with income, housing and age compared with Texas and the US.

Population

967,862

3.27% of Texas

Median household income

$91,461

16% above US

Median home value

$512,700

69% above US

Median rent

$1,655/mo

23% above US

Median age

34.5

US 38.7

Homeownership

44%

US 65%

How Austin compares

Median household income
  • Austin$91,461
  • Texas$76,292
  • United States$78,538
Median home value
  • Austin$512,700
  • Texas$260,400
  • United States$303,400
Median monthly rent
  • Austin$1,655
  • Texas$1,339
  • United States$1,348

Austin and nearby cities

Population
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Austin zip codes

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Questions

What is the population of Austin?

About 967,862 people, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2019–2023 5-year estimates).

What is the median household income in Austin?

$91,461, 20% above the Texas median and 16% above the national median.

How much does a home cost in Austin?

The median value of owner-occupied homes is $512,700; median gross rent is $1,655 a month.

How many people own their home in Austin?

About 44% of households own their home (Texas: 63%, US: 65%).

What is the median age in Austin?

34.5 years (Texas: 35.5, US: 38.7).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error; dollar figures are in 2023 dollars.

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