Population 1,330,015 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Travis County
Household size in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.69 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.67 | 2.83 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.55 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.22 | −0.14 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Travis County are small: just 2.36 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.58, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 34.0 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.6 | 35.2 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.9 | 36.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.2 | 37.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.8 | +3.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Travis County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 33.3, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the east, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.3% | 11.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 9.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.4% | 9.7% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in ten households in Travis County (9.4%), below the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across the Austin area. The single-parent share has fallen 2.9 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Travis County
Renters in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4% | 40.7% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 48.4% | 42.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 47.6% | 41.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.9% | 41.7% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | +1.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Travis County than nationally: 47.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 34.4% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the west. Few Texas counties have a higher share of renters: only three of 254.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.2% | 8.8% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.4% | 8.5% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 8.3% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Travis County than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 2.9 points, as it has nationally. Of Texas' 254 counties, only ten have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1990 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1989 | 1992 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1995 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1997 | 2000 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +10 | +8 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Travis County is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1997, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 22 have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,075 | $1,064 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,164 | $1,155 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,452 | $1,428 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,961 | $1,911 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$886 | +$847 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Travis County pays $1,961 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $886 a month from 2006–10, an 82% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the east; the highest are in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Travis County
Bachelor's degrees in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 38.3% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 44.3% | 40.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 49.3% | 44.2% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 56.0% | 50.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +14.2 pts | +12.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Travis County: 56.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 14.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Texas county has a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 86.4% | 87.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.3% | 88.3% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.1% | 89.9% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.5% | 91.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Travis County is a bit above the national rate: 91.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 5.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Travis County has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of Texas counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Travis County
| Period | Travis County | Austin area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 6.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.5% | 4.3% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Travis County than nationally: unemployment was 4.5%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Travis County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travis County | 2.36 | 37.2 | 9.4% | 47.9% | 6.3% | 1997 | $1,961 | 56.0% | 91.5% | 4.5% |
| Lee County | 2.56 | 45.3 | 13.6% | 22.2% | 14.5% | 1991 | $1,034 | 22.6% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
| Burleson County | 2.37 | 45.3 | 10.1% | 18.3% | 17.3% | 1990 | $1,145 | 23.8% | 87.1% | 5.1% |
| Gillespie County | 2.41 | 49.1 | 6.6% | 25.1% | 19.3% | 1992 | $1,309 | 37.7% | 89.9% | 3.0% |
| Grimes County | 2.73 | 40.4 | 8.9% | 20.1% | 16.8% | 1997 | $1,082 | 21.4% | 81.1% | 5.0% |
| Kimble County | 2.16 | 48.3 | 5.7% | 21.1% | 22.9% | 1983 | $713 | 27.2% | 79.1% | 1.2% |
| Montgomery County | 2.87 | 38.1 | 10.0% | 28.2% | 8.0% | 2003 | $1,665 | 38.4% | 89.7% | 4.5% |
| Hardin County | 2.63 | 39.9 | 11.9% | 17.7% | 12.5% | 1991 | $1,105 | 22.0% | 91.6% | 5.6% |
| Calcasieu Parish | 2.72 | 37.8 | 13.8% | 27.2% | 18.1% | 1990 | $1,174 | 25.3% | 89.2% | 5.3% |
| Jefferson Davis Parish | 2.68 | 39.9 | 13.3% | 22.9% | 14.9% | 1982 | $899 | 17.3% | 85.3% | 4.8% |
| Acadia Parish | 2.78 | 37.8 | 15.1% | 33.0% | 15.1% | 1982 | $764 | 14.9% | 81.2% | 7.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hidalgo County, TX · Montgomery County, MD · Fairfax County, VA · Gwinnett County, GA · Marion County, IN · Pierce County, WA · Mecklenburg County, NC · Middlesex County, MA · Fulton County, GA · Fresno County, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Travis County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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