Austwell, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 149, Austwell's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Austwell is a small community located in Texas, within Refugio County. The total population is 149. It ranks as the 1610th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Austwell is 66.5 years. This is 87% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 11.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 41.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Austwell is $30,000. This is 62% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 63% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 12% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $98,800. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 38% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Austwell is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.8% vs 39.1%).

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Austwell, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.