Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

156,565

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.2

0.625% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

15.2%

2.46% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$93,095

1.93% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$805,300

Population & Diversity

Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 157k people, from which 92.1% are citizens.

As of 2024, 12.9% of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (20.1k people).

In 2024, there were 5.76 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.4k people) in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16.6k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 14.6k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX are Spanish (17,949 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (3,602 households), and Korean (1,054 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

77,242

Women

49.3%

79,381

Men

50.7%

The resident population of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2024 was 156,623 inhabitants, with 50.7% men, and 49.3% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Citizenship

92.1%

2024 Citizenship

92.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 92.1% of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.4k ± 2.99k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
16.6k ± 2.28k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
14.6k ± 1.41k

20.6%

Hispanic Population

32.2k people

20.6% of the people in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX are hispanic (32.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,029 ± 1,338 people
India
1,614 ± 981 people
China
1,574 ± 969 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,029 Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX residents, followed by India with 1,614 and China with 1,574.

Foreign-Born Population

12.9%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

20.1k people

13.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

20.3k people

As of 2024, 12.9% of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX residents (20.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was 13.1%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
17,949 households (11.8%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
3,602 households (2.37%)
Korean
1,054 households (0.693%)

22.3% of the households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 11.8% of the households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,304 ± 354
Vietnam
677 ± 207
Gulf War (1990s)
570 ± 255

Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Economy

The economy of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX employs 87.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,775 people), Computer Systems Design (8,408 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,758 people), and the highest paying industries were Community food & housing, & emergency services ($443,469), Legal services ($227,417), and Promoters of performing arts, sports, and similar events, agents and managers for artists, athletes, entertainers, and other public figures ($218,729).

Males in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $95,313. The income inequality in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.523, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

41,158

Women

47.1%

46,235

Men

52.9%

The workforce of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2024 was 87,393 people, with 47.1% woman, and 52.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

87.4k

2024 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 86.5k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Software developers (4,521 people), Other managers (4,514 people), and Postsecondary teachers (4,172 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

87.4k

2024 Value

1.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.03%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 1.03%, from 86.5k employees to 87.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (10,775 people), Computer Systems Design (8,408 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (4,758 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$73,421

Median earning men ± $3,602

$53,459

Median earning women ± $2,735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($131,849), Information ($121,434), and Wholesale Trade ($120,661).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($187,596), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($84,684), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($84,277).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Education

The student population of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 40,978 male students and 53,576 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX are White (9,852 and 40%), Hispanic or Latino (7,253 and 29.5%), Asian (4,690 and 19.1%), and Black or African American (1,410 and 5.73%).

The largest universities in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at Austin (18,023 and 68%), Austin Community College District (7,835 and 29.6%), and Avenue Five Institute (260 and 0.982%).

The most popular majors in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX are General Studies (2,286 and 8.63%), General Computer & Information Sciences (1,352 and 5.1%), and Biological & Physical Sciences (924 and 3.49%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,849 for in-state students and $27,479 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 26.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 47.4%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 94,554 (43.3% men and 56.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 94,554 students enrolled in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 31,628 records, of which 55% were women and 45% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
744 degrees awarded
General Psychology
537 degrees awarded
General Computer & Information Sciences
487 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was General Biological Sciences with 744 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

The University of Texas at Austin
18,023 degrees awarded
Austin Community College District
7,835 degrees awarded
Avenue Five Institute
260 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at Austin with 18,023 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 11,648 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX, which is 0.785 times less than the 14,838 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 9,852 degrees mean that there were 1.36 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 7,253 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,849) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($6,570) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($962) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.344% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.689% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (50.8k), Graduate Degree (35.4k), and Some college (27.4k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was $805,300 in 2024, which is 2.42 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $727,200 to $805,300, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX is 38.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 18.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$805,300

Median Property Value 2024

±$34,483

$30,074

Median Property Taxes

±$1,595

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

38.8%

Homeownership

2024

59.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 38.8% of the housing units in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 39.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$93,095

Median Household Income

± $5,495

77.4k

Number of Households

± 2,770

In 2024, the median household income of the 77.4k households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX grew to $93,095 from the previous year's value of $91,333.

The following chart displays the households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

Wage Distribution

0.523

2024 Wage GINI in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX

0.524

2023 Wage GINI in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX

In 2024, the income inequality in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was 0.523 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.00415% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (46.1%)
Worked At Home (34.2%)
Walked (7.83%)

In 2024, 46.1% of workers in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (34.2%) and those who walked to work (7.83%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (18.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.558% of the workforce in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX (21.7k out of 143k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Austin City (Central) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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