About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the population of Austin by race. It includes the population of Austin across racial categories (excluding ethnicity) as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Austin across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

The percent distribution of Austin population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 95.74% are white, 0.14% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.22% are some other race and 3.90% are multiracial.

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (excluding ethnicity) for the Austin
• Population: The population of the racial category (excluding ethnicity) in the Austin is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Austin total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Austin Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

This is a historical measure for Strategic Direction 2023. For more data on Austin demographics please visit austintexas.gov/demographics. This measure answers the question of what is the rate of change for the share of the total city population that is African-American. Calculated the difference of percentage of share over reporting period. Data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Communities Survey (ACS) (1-yr), Race (table B02001), except for 2020 data, which are from the 2020 Decennial Census Count. American Communities Survey is a survey with sampled statistics on the citywide level and is subject to a margin of error. ACS sample size and data quality measures can be found on the U.S. Census website in the Methodology section. View more details and insights related to this data set on the story page: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/6p8t-s826

These are the data used for the Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the Austin MSA story map. The story map was published July 2024 but displays data from 2000, 2010, and 2020.

Decennial census data were used for all three years. 2000: DEC Summary File 1, P004 2010: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171), P2 2020: DEC Redistricting Data (PL 94-171), P2

Geographic crosswalks were used to harmonize 2000, 2010, and 2020 geographies.

Racial and Ethnic Diversity Index for the Austin MSA Storymap: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/88ee265f00934af7a750b57f7faebd2c

City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use – https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin Hispanic or Latino population. It includes the distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population, of Austin, by their ancestries, as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the origin of the Hispanic or Latino population of Austin.

Key observations

Among the Hispanic population in Austin, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 80 (50.96% of the total Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Origin for Hispanic or Latino population include:

• Mexican
• Puerto Rican
• Cuban
• Other Hispanic or Latino

Variables / Data Columns

• Origin: This column displays the origin for Hispanic or Latino population for the Austin
• Population: The population of the specific origin for Hispanic or Latino population in the Austin is shown in this column.
• % of Total Hispanic Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each Hispanic origin as a proportion of Austin total Hispanic or Latino population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Austin Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Austin County, TX (B03002011E048015) from 2009 to 2023 about Austin County, TX; Houston; TX; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

The diversity index measures the likelihood of two randomly selected people belonging to different racial and ethnic groups. A score of 0 represents that everyone in that area shares the same racial and ethnic background. A score nearing 100 represents that almost everyone of the population in that area has different racial and ethnic backgrounds.1The following racial and ethnic groups were used to calculate the diversity index:2American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN)Asian/Asian AmericanBlack/African AmericanHispanic/Latina/o/xNative Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander (NHPI)WhiteMultiracialOf Another Race

This is a historical measure for Strategic Direction 2023. For more data on Austin demographics please visit austintexas.gov/demographics. This measure answers the question of percentage of zip codes that are comprised of 70 percent of more of the composition or race of residents. This indicator calculated the mix by dividing a racial category by total population. Data collected from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Communities Survey (5yr), Race (Table B02001). American Communities Survey (ACS) is a survey with sampled statistics on the citywide level and is subject to a margin of error. ACS sample size and data quality measures can be found on the U.S. Census website in the Methodology section. View more details and insights related to this data set on the story page: https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/scuh-nqaj

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Excluding Some Other Race, and Three or More Races (5-year estimate) in Hays County, TX (B03002021E048209) from 2009 to 2023 about Hays County, TX; Austin; latino; hispanic; TX; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Including Some Other Race (5-year estimate) in Bastrop County, TX (B03002020E048021) from 2009 to 2023 about Bastrop County, TX; Austin; latino; hispanic; TX; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset supports measure M.C.5 of SD 2023. The sources of data are the American Community Survey and the Austin Transportation Department. Each row displays the percentage of people in different demographic categories who participated in mobility engagement process as compared to percentage of people in the same demographic category in Austin. This dataset can be used to understand how well the City reaches different communities and subpopulations when soliciting public input. View more details at https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/Percentage-of-participants-in-mobility-public-enga/pfnb-5uev/.

This is a historical measure for Strategic Direction 2023. Visit AustinTexas.gov/demographics for more information on Austin demographics

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Williamson County, TX (B03002019E048491) from 2009 to 2023 about Williamson County, TX; Austin; latino; hispanic; TX; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This is Census 2020 Counties joined with the 2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 File for the five county Austin MSA. Data include Total Population, Race & Ethnicity, Housing Units, and Population over 18. For a full list of population variable descriptions, see https://data.austintexas.gov/dataset/2020-Census-Redistricting-Data-Variable-Names-and-/w75r-rk3k/dataTechnical Documentation for the P.L. 94-171 File is available here: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/technical-documentation/complete-tech-docs/summary-file/2020Census_PL94_171Redistricting_StatesTechDoc_English.pdf

Strategic Direction 23 Measure EOA.B.2

This is a historical measure for Strategic Direction 2023. For more data on Austin demographics please visit austintexas.gov/demographics.

This is Census 2020 Places joined with the 2020 Decennial Census P.L. 94-171 File for the five county Austin MSA, as well as Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Data include Total Population, Race & Ethnicity, Housing Units, and Population over 18. For a full list of population variable descriptions, see https://data.austintexas.gov/dataset/2020-Census-Redistricting-Data-Variable-Names-and-/w75r-rk3k/dataTechnical Documentation for the P.L. 94-171 File is available here: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/technical-documentation/complete-tech-docs/summary-file/2020Census_PL94_171Redistricting_StatesTechDoc_English.pdf

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Non-Hispanic population of Austin by race. It includes the distribution of the Non-Hispanic population of Austin across various race categories as identified by the Census Bureau. The dataset can be utilized to understand the Non-Hispanic population distribution of Austin across relevant racial categories.

Key observations

With a zero Hispanic population, Austin is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 594 (99.50% of the total Non-Hispanic population).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates.

Racial categories include:

• White
• Black or African American
• American Indian and Alaska Native
• Asian
• Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
• Some other race
• Two or more races (multiracial)

Variables / Data Columns

• Race: This column displays the racial categories (for Non-Hispanic) for the Austin
• Population: The population of the racial category (for Non-Hispanic) in the Austin is shown in this column.
• % of Total Population: This column displays the percentage distribution of each race as a proportion of Austin total Non-Hispanic population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Austin Population by Race & Ethnicity. You can refer the same here

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Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races, Two Races Including Some Other Race (5-year estimate) in Caldwell County, TX (B03002010E048055) from 2009 to 2023 about Caldwell County, TX; Austin; TX; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This dataset tracks annual two or more races student percentage from 2014 to 2023 for Austin High School vs. Texas and El Paso Independent School District

Historical Dataset of Austin High School is provided by PublicSchoolReview and contain statistics on metrics:Total Students Trends Over Years (1990-2023),Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023),Distribution of Students By Grade Trends,Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1990-2023),Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2023),Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1998-2023),Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023),White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2023),Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023),Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1992-2023),Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1998-2023),Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2002-2023),Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022),Science Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2021-2022),Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022),Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)