Austin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Austin County is located in Texas with a total population of 30,712. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Austin County is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Austin County is $75,994. This is about average than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 18% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $270,900. Housing costs are 4% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 77.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Austin County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 60.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.9% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.5%.