Austin, TX Demographics

A map of Austin's Population by Race

Austin, Texas has an estimated population of 979,539, a slight increase from the 961,855 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.0% White, 31.9% Hispanic, 9.0% Asian, 7.3% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, and 0.6% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Austin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Austin is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is slightly less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Austin, that probability was 65.8% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Austin is ranked the 4th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Austin was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Austin's White Population

460,447 residents of Austin, or 47.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Austin is higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Austin ranks 1076th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's White population has grown by an estimated 1.6%. White residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 47.0%.

Austin is less White than neighboring Rollingwood (83.1% White), West Lake Hills (79.8% White), Lost Creek (69.7% White), Sunset Valley (63.9% White), and Barton Creek (78.9% White).

Austin's Black Population

71,075 residents of Austin, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Austin ranks 441st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Black population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. Black residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.3%.

Austin is more Black than neighboring Rollingwood (0% Black), West Lake Hills (0.6% Black), Lost Creek (0% Black), Sunset Valley (0.7% Black), and Barton Creek (0.7% Black).

Austin's Asian Population

87,686 residents of Austin, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Austin is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Austin ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Asian residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.0%.

Austin is more Asian than neighboring Rollingwood (5.5% Asian), West Lake Hills (6.4% Asian), Lost Creek (5.1% Asian), and Barton Creek (4.9% Asian). Austin is less Asian than neighboring Sunset Valley (10.7% Asian).

Austin's Hispanic Population

312,597 residents of Austin, or 31.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Austin is lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Austin ranks 867th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 32.5% to 31.9%.

Austin is more Hispanic than neighboring Rollingwood (6.7% Hispanic), West Lake Hills (10.6% Hispanic), Lost Creek (18% Hispanic), Sunset Valley (15.2% Hispanic), and Barton Creek (10.1% Hispanic).

Austin's Native American/Other Population

5,958 residents of Austin, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Austin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Austin ranks 710th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Austin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rollingwood (0% Native American/Other), Sunset Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Barton Creek (0% Native American/Other). Austin is less Native American/Other than neighboring West Lake Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Lost Creek (2.1% Native American/Other).

Austin's Multiracial Population

41,776 residents of Austin, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Austin is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Austin ranks 613th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.3%.

Austin is more Multiracial than neighboring West Lake Hills (1.8% Multiracial). Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Rollingwood (4.7% Multiracial), Lost Creek (5% Multiracial), Sunset Valley (9.1% Multiracial), and Barton Creek (5.5% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.