Austin, TX: What you need to know
The capital of Texas is Austin, home to the University of Texas. The city is known for its environmental awareness, and the economy is propelled by industries such as information technology, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology. The community embraces a “Keep Austin Weird” slogan that promotes eccentricity and diversity, and one of many annual events staged each year is a South by Southwest Music Festival.
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Austin, TX City Profile
Quick Facts
| Population | 887,061 |
| Median Age | 32 |
| Median Household Income | $57,689 |
| Median Home Price | $240,800 |
| Walkscore | 35 |
Austin, TX Rankings
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Austin, TX Demographics
Median Population
| Median Age | 32.1% |
| Age 18 Over | 78.4% |
| Age 21 Over | 73.6% |
| Age 62 Over | 10.2% |
| Age 65 Over | 7.5% |
Race
| Ethnicity White | 75.1% | |
| Ethnicity Black | 7.7% | |
| Ethnicity Asian | 6.8% | |
| Ethnicity Hawaiian | 0.1% | |
| Ethnicity Hispanic | 34.5% | |
| Ethnicity Indian | 0.5% | |
| Ethnicity Other | 6.6% |
Population By Gender
| Male | 50.5% | |
| Female | 49.5% |
Language
| English Only | 67.3% | |
| English Other | 32.7% |
Commute Types
| Walked | 2.5% | |
| Worked at Home | 6.9% | |
| Public Transportation | 4.2% | |
| Other Means | 2.9% | |
| Drove Alone | 73.6% | |
| Carpooled | 10% |