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Population Review

Census ACS · #28 MSA

Austin Metro Area

The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,357,497 residents. The median household income is $97,638 and the median home value is $434,800.

2,357,497

Population

559

People / sq mi

$97,638

Median Income

$434,800

Median Home Value

The Austin CBSA covers 4,220 sq mi of land at 558.7 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White61.4%
Black or African American7.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.2%

Economy & Income

$97,638

Median Household Income

$53,550

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Austin metro's price level is 98.1 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 1.9% lower the US average. The local median income of $97,638 has the buying power of $99,564 in average-priced US metros.

98.1

Price Level (US = 100)

$99,564

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$97,638

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$434,800

Median Home Value

$1,646

Median Rent

58.9%

Homeownership

Education

91.6%

High School+

49.9%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

24.2%

Work From Home

27.3 min

Avg Commute

30.8%

Foreign Born

Austin spans this state

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Tx Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,357,497 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #28 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Austin metro area is $97,638, with a per capita income of $53,550.

The Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Tx CBSA spans the state of Texas.

Data for the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, Tx CBSA (12420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.