Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX

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2024 Population

117,511

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

41.6

0.971% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

7.23%

6.51% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$122,258

5.46% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$558,100

10.3% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

53,542

5.11% 1-year growth

About

14.1% of the households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

96.9% of the residents in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was $558,100, and the homeownership rate was 80.5%.

Most people in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 31.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX borders Travis County (West, South & Outside Austin City) PUMA, TX, Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (East) PUMA, TX, Alamo Area COG (Northeast)--Comal County PUMA, TX, and Alamo Area COG (Northwest) & Blanco County PUMA, TX.

United States Texas

Population & Diversity

Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX is home to a population of 118k people, from which 96.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 7.18% of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (8.44k people).

In 2024, there were 5.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (81.1k people) in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 15.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 5.44k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX are Spanish (12,540 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (496 households), and German (437 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

58,269

Women

49.2%

60,214

Men

50.8%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 118,483 inhabitants, with 50.8% men, and 49.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can add a filter by race.

Citizenship

96.9%

2024 Citizenship

96.3%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.9% of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was 96.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
81.1k ± 2.33k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
15.8k ± 2.53k
White (Hispanic)
5.44k ± 969

22.8%

Hispanic Population

26.8k people

22.8% of the people in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX are hispanic (26.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,497 ± 1,430 people
India
487 ± 541 people
Canada
414 ± 499 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 3,497 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX residents, followed by India with 487 and Canada with 414.

Foreign-Born Population

7.18%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.44k people

7.68%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.62k people

As of 2024, 7.18% of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX residents (8.44k 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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was 7.68%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
12,540 households (11.2%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
496 households (0.445%)
German
437 households (0.392%)

14.1% of the households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower 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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was Spanish. 11.2% of the households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) 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-)
2,199 ± 437
Vietnam
2,124 ± 399
Gulf War (1990s)
1,257 ± 312

Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX.

Health

93.6% of the population of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 59.5% on employee plans, 4.16% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 1.96% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,657 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 14.7% between 18 and 34 years, 42.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.7% were men and 49.3% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.41%

Uninsured

59.5%

Employer Coverage

4.16%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

1.96%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX declined by 9.04% from 7.05% to 6.41%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX employs 53.5k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX were Construction (3,892 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,655 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,889 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($222,595), Oil & gas extraction ($214,909), and Health & personal care, except pharmacies & drug, retailers ($212,724).

Males in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $83,919. The income inequality in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,530

Women

43.9%

30,012

Men

56.1%

The workforce of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX in 2024 was 53,542 people, with 43.9% woman, and 56.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

53.5k

2024 Value

5.11%

1 Year growth

± 5.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 5.11%, from 50.9k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX, are Other managers (2,648 people), Chief executives & legislators (1,471 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,412 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) 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

53.5k

2024 Value

5.11%

1 Year growth

± 5.11%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 5.11%, from 50.9k employees to 53.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX, are Construction (3,892 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,655 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (2,889 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$79,200

Median earning men ± $3,844

$56,550

Median earning women ± $3,682

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($139,856), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($122,363), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($107,155).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($102,444), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,352), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($72,806).

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.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.53% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.662% 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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (28.4k), Some college (19.9k), and High School or Equivalent (16.2k).

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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was $558,100 in 2024, which is 1.68 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $505,800 to $558,100, a 10.3% increase. The homeownership rate in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX is 80.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 31.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$558,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$18,644

$35,665

Median Property Taxes

±$1,324

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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80.5%

Homeownership

2024

64.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 80.5% of the housing units in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) 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.

$122,258

Median Household Income

± $5,198

44.3k

Number of Households

± 1,993

In 2024, the median household income of the 44.3k households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX grew to $122,258 from the previous year's value of $115,927.

The following chart displays the households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) 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

0.487

2024 Wage GINI in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX

0.479

2023 Wage GINI in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX

In 2024, the income inequality in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.6% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (65.2%)
Worked At Home (27%)
Carpooled (5.25%)

In 2024, 65.2% of workers in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (27%) and those who carpooled to work (5.25%).

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

31.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (31.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.66% of the workforce in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) 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 Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX (8.45k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Capital Area COG (Southwest)--Hays County (West) PUMA, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.