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Population Review

Travis County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 5th-largest in Texas

The population of Travis County, Texas is 1,307,625 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $97,169, the median home value is $487,600, and the median age is 35.5.

The population of Travis County has grown 32.4% since 2010 (1,030,392 → 1,363,767), a +2.02% annualized rate.

Travis County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,307,625

Population

+2.02%

Annual growth

1315

People / sq mi

$97,169

Median Income

$487,600

Median Home Value

Travis County covers 994 sq mi of land at 1315.1 people per square mile.

About Travis County, TX

Travis County is a county in Texas with a population of 1,307,625. It ranks #5 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 35.5, younger than the national median. The population is 51.0% male and 49.0% female.

The median household income in Travis County is $97,169, above the US median of $74,580. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $487,600, with monthly rent averaging $1,669. The homeownership rate of 53.0% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Travis County reflects 55.5% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 27.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.4 minutes each way.

Travis County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Travis County had a population of 1,030,392 in 2010 and 1,363,767 in 2024, a 32.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,363,767 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 2.02%.

2024 · 1.4M20102024

1,363,767

Population (2024)

1,030,392

Population (2010)

1,363,767

Peak (2024)

2.02%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
20101,030,392
20111,061,662
20121,096,918
20131,122,346
20141,152,411
20151,180,003
20161,206,283
20171,227,373
20181,246,693
20191,273,567
20201,296,610
20211,309,113
20221,332,544
20231,348,043
20241,363,767

Race & Ethnicity

White59.8%
Black or African American8.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

35.5

Median Age

49.0%

Female

51.0%

Male

10.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.7%
5–9
5.6%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.4%
25–34
19.6%
35–44
16.7%
45–54
13.2%
55–59
5.4%
60–64
4.9%
65–74
7.0%
75–84
2.7%
85+
1.0%

Children (under 15): 17.1% · Seniors (65+): 10.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$97,169+$20,877 vs state
Mean household income$137,817
Per-capita income$59,289
Poverty rate7.4%-3.1% vs state
Unemployment rate3.2%
Employment-to-population69.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Finance & real estate
21.2%
Professional & business services
19.1%
Education & health care
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.7%
Information
7.4%
Construction
6.3%
Public administration
5.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.7%

The largest employment sector in Travis County is finance & real estate, accounting for 21.2% of workers.

How residents commute

1.7%

Drive alone

2.1%

Carpool

59.7%

Public transit

27.2%

Work from home

25.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$487,600+$227,200 vs state

Median home value

$1,669

Median rent

53.0%

Homeownership rate

594,638

Total housing units

94.4%

Occupied

5.6%

Vacant

47.0%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

87.8%

With health insurance

97.6%

With broadband internet

31.3%

Foreign-born

4.6%

Veterans (18+)

9.3%

With a disability

70.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

55.5%

Bachelor's+

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Common questions about Travis County, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

Travis County, Texas has a population of 1,307,625 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1315 people per square mile.

The population of Travis County has grown 32.4% since 2010 (1,030,392 → 1,363,767), a +2.02% annualized rate.

The median household income in Travis County, Texas is $97,169, with mean (average) household income of $137,817 and per-capita income of $59,289. 7.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Travis County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (59.8%), Black or African American (8.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Travis County, Texas is 35.5 years. Residents are 49.0% female and 51.0% male.

The median home value in Travis County is $487,600 and median monthly rent is $1,669. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 594,638 total housing units, 5.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Travis County, Texas is finance, insurance, and real estate, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Travis County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.