World Population Review has Austin's 2024 population as 984,567. Austin is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 1.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 965,827 in 2020. Austin is the fourth most populated city in Texas and the 11th most populated city in the United States.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austin was:
| Race | Population | Percentage (Of Total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 605,822 | 63.22% |
| Two or more Races | 109,898 | 11.47% |
| Asian | 80,245 | 8.37% |
| Other race | 78,766 | 8.22% |
| Black or African American | 75,432 | 7.87% |
| Native American | 7,561 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 478 | 0.05% |
Austin was incorporated on December 27, 1839. (austintexas.gov)
Austin is considered an urban city, with an urban density of 2,921 people per square mile.
The average household income in Austin is $122,474 with a poverty rate of 12.43%. (World Population Review)
Top Paying Jobs in Austin:
Jobs list can be found at Randstadusa.com.