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): 59.90% are white, 7.51% are Black or African American, 0.70% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.63% are Asian, 0.06% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.71% are some other race and 15.48% 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

These are the data for displayed in the Demographic Profiles displayed on austintexas.gov/demographics. These profiles were published in 2024, but display data from 2022 and 2023.

Most data are from the 2022 American Community Survey (the most recent available at the time of publication), but some data have other sources. All data come from the American Community Survey estimates except for:

Total Population - City of Austin Planning Department (2023) Population Low-Moderate Income - Dept. of Housing and Urban Development LMISD Summary Data (2022) Occupied Housing Units - City of Austin Planning Department (2023) Median Home Closing Price - Austin Board of Realtors (2023) Average Monthly Rent - Austin Investor Interests (Q4 2023) Income Restricted Units - City of Austin Affordable Housing Inventory Housing Units-City of Austin Planning Department (2023) Population Density - Esri Updated Demographics Daytime Population Density - Esri Updated Demographics Selected Land Use Percentages - City of Austin Land Use Inventory Transit Stops - Capital Metro (2023)

City, County, and MSA data are 1-Year ACS estimates. Council Districts are 5-year ACS estimates.

More information and links to these alternate sources, when available, can be found at austintexas.gov/demographics.

These profiles are updated annually.

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

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

Of the Non-Hispanic population in Austin, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 3,358 (97.87% 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

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

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 Austin County, TX (B03002021E048015) from 2009 to 2023 about Austin County, TX; Houston; latino; hispanic; TX; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

This page describes austintexas.gov/demographics as part of the 2022 Housing and Planning Department Annual Report

This statistic shows the population of Austin, Texas in 2023, by age and sex. In that year, there were 23,840 male and 25,675 female residents under the age of five living in Austin.

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

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 Hays County, TX (B03002011E048209) from 2009 to 2023 about Hays County, TX; Austin; TX; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

These are the data for the Demographic Profiles displayed on austintexas.gov/demographics. These profiles were published in 2025, but display data from 2023 and 2024. Most data are from the 2023 American Community Survey (the most recent available at the time of publication), but some data have other sources. All data come from the American Community Survey estimates except for: Total Population - City of Austin Planning Department (2023) (City and Council Districts only) Population Low-Moderate Income - Dept. of Housing and Urban Development LMISD Summary Data (5 year 2016-2020) Occupied Housing Units - City of Austin Planning Department (2023) (City and Council Districts only) Median Home Closing Price - Austin Board of Realtors (2024) Average Monthly Rent - ApartmentTrends.com by Austin Investor Interests (Q4 2024) Income Restricted Units - City of Austin Affordable Housing Inventory (March 2025) Housing Units - City of Austin Planning Department (2023)(City only) Population Density - Esri Updated Demographics (2024) (County, MSA, Council Districts) Daytime Population Density - Esri Updated Demographics (2024) (County, MSA, Council Districts) Population Density - Calculation derived from 2023 Population Estimates, City of Austin Demographics & Data Division (City only) Daytime Population Density - 2023 Population Estimates, City of Austin Demographics & Data Division (City only) Selected Land Use Percentages - City of Austin Land Use Inventory (2024) Transit Stops - Capital Metro (January 2025) City, County, and MSA data are 1-Year ACS estimates. Council Districts are 5-year ACS estimates. Some datapoints may not be available for all geographies. More information and links to these alternate sources, when available, can be found at austintexas.gov/demographics. These profiles are updated annually. City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use – https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-cccq

This measure answers the question of percentage of zip codes 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. 3) Data Collection Process: 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.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Not Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Williamson County, TX (B03002009E048491) from 2009 to 2023 about Williamson County, TX; Austin; TX; non-hispanic; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

These are the statistics listed in the "Stats at a Glance" section of the City of Austin demographics website: https://demographics-austin.hub.arcgis.com/

A census tract is a geographic area defined by the U.S. Census Bureau for the purpose of collecting and analyzing demographic data. Typically, a census tract contains a population of about 1,200 to 8,000 people and is designed to reflect homogenous social and economic characteristics. Tracts are used in various statistical analyses and are updated every ten years with the decennial census, allowing for a detailed understanding of population trends, housing, and economic conditions within specific communities. These files do not include demographic data, but they contain geographic entity codes that can be linked to the Census Bureau’s demographic data, available on https://data.census.gov. Terms of Use This product is for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries. This product has been produced by the US Census for the sole purpose of geographic reference. No warranty is made by the City of Austin regarding specific accuracy or completeness.

Graph and download economic data for Population Estimate, Total, Hispanic or Latino, Two or More Races (5-year estimate) in Bastrop County, TX (B03002019E048021) from 2009 to 2023 about Bastrop County, TX; Austin; latino; hispanic; TX; estimate; persons; 5-year; population; and USA.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin County population by race and ethnicity. The dataset can be utilized to understand the racial distribution of Austin County.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note that in case when either of Hispanic or Non-Hispanic population doesnt exist, the respective dataset will not be available (as there will not be a population subset applicable for the same)

• Austin County, TX Population Breakdown by Race
• Austin County, TX Non-Hispanic Population Breakdown by Race
• Austin County, TX Hispanic or Latino Population Distribution by Their Ancestries

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/.

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.

Layer shows demographic change by census tract based on the UT Uprooted report. Census tracts are divided into categories of significant demographic change or no significant demographic change based on changes in home ownership, racial change, educational attainment, and income.

Population 19 to 64 years Health Insurance Coverage Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering consumer health insurance coverage rates in Austin, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.

Total household population Health Insurance Coverage Statistics for 2023. This is part of a larger dataset covering consumer health insurance coverage rates in Austin, Texas by age, education, race, gender, work experience and more.