Austin County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Austin County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48015
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 015
Geography
- Land Area
- 646.50 sq mi
- Water Area
- 9.88 sq mi
- Total Area
- 656.38 sq mi
- Latitude
- 29.891901
- Longitude
- -96.270170
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 29,099
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 21,931
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,278 | 76.6% |
| Hispanic | 6,829 | 23.5% |
| White | 18,850 | 64.8% |
| Black | 2,474 | 8.5% |
| Asian | 196 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 35 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 10 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 18,000 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 3,932 | 17.9% |
| White | 15,476 | 70.6% |
| Black | 2,156 | 9.8% |
| Asian | 160 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 267 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 31,170
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $81,742
- Poverty Rate
- 11.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,689
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 20,766 | 66.6% |
| Black | 2,463 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.8% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 19,776
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 4,605 | 23.3% |
| Republican | 12,340 | 62.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,831 | 14.3% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 9,503 | 48.1% |
| Female | 10,264 | 51.9% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 13,926 | 70.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,141 | 15.9% |
| Black | 353 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 144 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 10,951
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.4%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 8,583 | 61.6% |
| Hispanic | 884 | 28.1% |
| Black | 103 | 29.2% |
| Asian | 69 | 47.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,191 | 54.6% |
| Female | 5,759 | 56.1% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,768 (26.8%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,386 (25.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,319
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $313,973
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,143
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.2%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.5%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.