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.

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

Data for the Austin Council District Profiles, displayed on the Austin Demographics site, published in Spring 2023. Data is from 2020-2022, depending on the data. City of Austin Open Data Terms of Use – https://data.austintexas.gov/stories/s/ranj-ccc

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Austin across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Austin was 974,447, a 0.53% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Austin population was 969,343, an increase of 0.37% compared to a population of 965,768 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Austin increased by 299,077. In this period, the peak population was 978,763 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

• From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

• Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
• Population: The population for the specific year for the Austin is shown in this column.
• Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Austin population for each year compared to the previous year.
• Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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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/.

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

This is 2020 decennial census data at the county level. Technical documentation for the 2020 census is available here: https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial/2020/technical-documentation/complete-tech-docs/summary-file/2020Census_PL94_171Redistricting_NationalTechDoc.pdf

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

In 2023, the population of the Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown metropolitan area in the United States was about 2.47 million people. This was a slight increase from the previous year, when the population was about 2.42 million people.

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin median household income by race. The dataset can be utilized to understand the racial distribution of Austin income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Austin, TX median household income breakdown by race betwen 2012 and 2022
• Median Household Income by Racial Categories in Austin, TX (2022)

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/.

Interested in deeper insights and visual analysis?

Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of Austin median household income by race. You can refer the same here

This is Census 2020 Tracts 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

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin County household income by gender. The dataset can be utilized to understand the gender-based income distribution of Austin County income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Austin County, TX annual median income by work experience and sex dataset : Aged 15+, 2010-2022 (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Austin County, TX annual income distribution by work experience and gender dataset (Number of individuals ages 15+ with income, 2021)

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/.

Interested in deeper insights and visual analysis?

Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of Austin County income distribution by gender. 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

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

The United States Census Bureau publishes geographic units used for tabulation of the 2020 Census population data in the 2020 TIGER/Line Shapefile. The geographic units, which remain constant throughout the decade, include counties, census tracts, block groups, and blocks. Fields have been added so data formatted or published by the council can be joined to the shapefile for analysis. Each Shapefile (.shp) is in a compressed file (.zip) format. Blocks.zip - Census Blocks BlockGroups.zip - Block Groups Tracts.zip - Census Tracts Counties.zip - Counties Cities.zip - Census Places (Cities) CDPs.zip - Census Designated Places Each 'Pop' file contains the 2020 Census population for the corresponding geographic level. BlocksPop.zip - Census Blocks 2020 Census Population BlockGroupPop.zip - Census Block Groups 2020 Census Population TractsPop.zip - Census Tracts 2020 Census Population CountiesPop.zip - Counties 2020 Census Population

About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the median household income in Austin. It can be utilized to understand the trend in median household income and to analyze the income distribution in Austin by household type, size, and across various income brackets.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Austin, TX Median Household Income Trends (2010-2021, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Median Household Income Variation by Family Size in Austin, TX: Comparative analysis across 7 household sizes
• Income Distribution by Quintile: Mean Household Income in Austin, TX
• Austin, TX households by income brackets: family, non-family, and total, in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars

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/.

Interested in deeper insights and visual analysis?

Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of Austin median household income. You can refer the same here

his is Census 2020 Tracts 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

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 household income by age. The dataset can be utilized to understand the age-based income distribution of Austin income.

Content

The dataset will have the following datasets when applicable

Please note: The 2020 1-Year ACS estimates data was not reported by the Census Bureau due to the impact on survey collection and analysis caused by COVID-19. Consequently, median household income data for 2020 is unavailable for large cities (population 65,000 and above).

• Austin, TX annual median income by age groups dataset (in 2022 inflation-adjusted dollars)
• Age-wise distribution of Austin, TX household incomes: Comparative analysis across 16 income brackets

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/.

Interested in deeper insights and visual analysis?

Explore our comprehensive data analysis and visual representations for a deeper understanding of Austin income distribution by age. You can refer the same here

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Austin County, Texas. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

To determine displacement risk, researchers at the University of Texas conducted a three-part analysis: the presence of vulnerable populations, residential market appreciation, and demographic change. To determine vulnerable populations, the authors used indicators to identify residents who, according to academic research, are least able to absorb housing costs, which includes: communities of color, low-income households, heads of households without a bachelor's degree or higher, families with children in poverty, and renters. In 2019 and 2020, the City of Austin Housing and Planning staff updated the data and simplified the categories below. Vulnerable: Vulnerable populations present, no significant demographic change, some tracts are near or contain high-value and high-appreciation areas. Active Displacement Risk: Vulnerable populations present, active demographic change, accelerating or appreciating housing market. Chronic Displacement Risk: Vulnerable populations have been displaced, demographic change has occurred and the housing market is high value and appreciated or appreciating. Historic Displacement: Tracts previously identified as at-risk to displacement in earlier Uprooted models (2016, 2019)

Graph and download economic data for Net County-to-County Migration Flow (5-year estimate) for Austin County, TX (DISCONTINUED) (NETMIGNACS048015) from 2009 to 2020 about Austin County, TX; Houston; migration; flow; Net; TX; 5-year; and population.