Austin, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Austin, Texas is 967,862 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Texas. The median household income is $91,461, the median home value is $512,700, and the median age is 34.5.
The population has grown 23.2% since 2010 (806,164 → 993,588).
967,862
Population
2965
People / sq mi
$91,461
Median Income
$512,700
Median Home Value
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Austin covers 326.4 sq mi of land at 2965 people per square mile.
About Austin, TX
What sets Austin apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 27.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 967,862 residents, Austin is a city in Texas. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Texas in the country, at #4 by population.
Median household income is $91,461, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 8.1%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $512,700, with typical rent around $1,655.
College attainment is above the local norm at 58.2%, above the national 35.0%. An unusually large 27.5% of workers are remote, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The remote-work concentration is telling in Austin — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.
Austin city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Austin city had a population of 806,164 in 2010 and 993,588 in 2024, a 23.2% growth over 14 years. The peak was 993,588 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 1.51%.
993,588
Population (2024)
806,164
Population (2010)
993,588
Peak (2024)
1.51%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 806,164 |
| 2011 | 828,459 |
| 2012 | 854,482 |
| 2013 | 875,003 |
| 2014 | 901,170 |
| 2015 | 921,114 |
| 2016 | 939,447 |
| 2017 | 951,553 |
| 2018 | 962,469 |
| 2019 | 978,908 |
| 2020 | 965,893 |
| 2021 | 969,940 |
| 2022 | 979,214 |
| 2023 | 989,583 |
| 2024 | 993,588 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 59.9% |
| Black or African American | 7.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$91,461
Median Household Income
$59,427
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$512,700
Median Home Value
$1,655
Median Rent
44.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
91.6%
High School+
58.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
2.1%
Drive Alone
58.8%
Public Transit
27.5%
Work From Home
24.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
31.1%
Foreign Born
70.2%
Non-English at Home
4.0%
Veterans
9.5%
With Disability
87.6%
Health Insurance
97.3%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 22.4% |
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.0% |
| Information | 7.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7.0% |
| Construction | 5.8% |
| Public Administration | 5.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Austin, Texas has a population of 967,862 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Texas.
The median household income in Austin, Texas is $91,461, with 8.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Austin, Texas is $512,700, with median monthly rent at $1,655 and a homeownership rate of 44.4%.
The median age in Austin, Texas is 34.5 years. The population is 51.2% male and 48.8% female.
The population has grown 23.2% since 2010 (806,164 → 993,588).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.