Travis County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Travis County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,307,625. It is the 5th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Travis County is 35.5 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Travis County is $97,169. This is 27% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 24% higher. The poverty rate stands at 11.0%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $487,600. Housing costs are 87% higher than the state median of $260,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 53.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Travis County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 32.5%.

Education

55.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Travis County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 68% higher 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 91.5%. Notably, 20.8% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.