Population Data of Austin, Texas

Austin's 2016 population is about 931,830, but its 5-county metropolitan area has more 2 million people. Austin has around 3,358.32 people per square mile. Compared with other major metros, Austin is still a young city and there is significant room to grow. In 2016, Austin was the 4th largest city in Texas and the 11th largest in the United States, up from 13th at the last census. Austin is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country now, with a population growth rate of almost 3%.

Austin Demographics

According to the Census, the composition of Austin was:

Race Composition	2010	1990	1970	1950
White:	68.3%	70.6%	87.2%	86.6%
(non-Hispanic):	48.7%	61.7%	73.4%	N/A
Hispanic or Latino:	35.1%	23.0%	14.5%	N/A
African American:	8.1%	12.4%	11.8%	13.3%
Asian	6.3%	3.0%	0.2%	0.1%

Over the years, Asians and Hispanic population are steadily increasing. While white population has declined, it is still the dominant race in Austin. African American population is on a declining trend.

Growth Chart

Year	Population	Annual Growth
2017	950,715	1.3%
2016	938,200	2%
2015	919,974	2.1%
2014	900,621	2.9%
2013	874,910	2.4%
2012	854,350	3.1%
2011	828,700	2.8%
2010	806,463	2.1%
2000	656,562	3.5%
1990	465,622	3%
1980	345,890	3.2%
1970	253,539	3.1%
1960	186,545	3.5%
1950	132,459	4.2%
1940	87,930	5.2%
1930	53,120	4.3%
1920	34,876	1.6%
1910	29,860	3%
1900	22,258	4.3%
1890	14,575	2.8%
1880	11,013	9.5%
1870	4,428	2.4%

Age Group

Median Age: Total: 32.7, Male: 32.4, Female: 33

Renters vs Owners

Austin Renter vs Owners

Rate of Homeownership: 45.3%