Austin County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Austin County, Texas has a population of 31,170, the 93rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $75,789 and the median home value is $296,900. The poverty rate is 11.9%.

Austin County Quick Facts

Population 31,170

Median Household Income $75,78990% MOE ±$8,661

Median Home Value $296,90090% MOE ±$21,216

Poverty Rate 11.9%90% MOE ±2.2 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.3%90% MOE ±1.2 pts

Median Age 41.1 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 25.1%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.2%

Cities/Places 8

Population 31,170 93rd of 254

Median Income $75,789 3% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.9%

Unemployment 4.3%

How Austin County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	29,764	31,170	+4.7%
Median household income	$81,480	$75,789	No clear change (-7.0%)
Median home value¹	$241,588	$296,900	+22.9%
Median gross rent	$1,047	$1,137	No clear change (+8.6%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Austin

$75,789

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Austin

$296,900

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.6%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 28.1%

$100K+ 39.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.8%

$10K-$15K

3.8%

$15K-$20K

3.5%

$20K-$25K

3.6%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

2.2%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

7.1%

$75K-$100K

11.3%

$100K-$125K

11.6%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

10.7%

$200K+

10.5%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,137/mo 18.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.4%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

23.1%

55-74

25.4%

75+

9.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Austin County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sealy	7,053	$56,514	21.4%	$261,100
Bellville	4,221	$59,583	9.1%	$284,400
Wallis	1,701	$43,102	25.9%	$157,200
San Felipe	1,334	$51,875	24.7%	$232,700
Brazos Country	619	$151,250	4.0%	$511,600
Industry	235	$61,250	3.9%	$294,400
South Frydek	221	$115,972	11.3%	$382,900
New Ulm	185	$59,948	12.4%	N/A

Explore Texas Rankings

Cities by Population All cities ranked by size Richest Cities Ranked by median income Most Educated By bachelor's degree rate Most Affordable By housing affordability

Population Overview

Austin County is located in Texas with a total population of 31,170. It is the 93rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Austin County is 41.1 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Austin County is $75,789. This is 3% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.9%. This is 13% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $296,900. Housing costs are 5% higher than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% 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 60.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (60.4% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Austin County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Austin County, Texas?

Austin County has a population of 31,170, making it the 93rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Austin County?

The median household income in Austin County is $75,789 with a poverty rate of 11.9%.

How many cities are in Austin County, Texas?

Austin County contains 8 Census-designated places.