Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

191,311

3.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.9

0.512% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

9.81%

4.5% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$60,667

6.49% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$170,500

5.57% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

73,896

4.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX had a population of 191k people with a median age of 38.9 and a median household income of $60,667. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX grew from 185,043 to 191,311, a 3.39% increase and its median household income grew from $56,968 to $60,667, a 6.49% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.1%), White (Hispanic) (10.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.51%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.69%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (4.59%).

13.2% of the households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties 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.

96.7% of the residents in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are Central Texas College (2,323 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was $170,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.9%.

Most people in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX borders Hood, Erath, Palo Pinto & Somervell Counties PUMA, TX, West Central Texas COG (Outside Taylor County) PUMA, TX, Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, Bell County (West)Killeen & Harker Heights Cities PUMA, TX, Bell County (North, East & South)Temple & Belton Cities PUMA, TX, Heart of Texas COG (Outside McLennan County) & Navarro County PUMA, TX, McLennan CountyWaco (Outer), Hewitt & Robinson Cities PUMA, TX, Williamson County (North)Georgetown (East) & Taylor Cities PUMA, TX, Williamson County (West)Cedar Park & Leander Cities PUMA, TX, Travis County (West, South & Outside Austin City) PUMA, TX, and Alamo Area COG (Northwest) & Blanco County PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX is home to a population of 191k people, from which 96.7% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.09% of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.7k people).

In 2021, there were 6.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (128k people) in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20.9k White (Hispanic) and 12.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are Spanish (19,392 households), German (1,314 households), and Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages (455 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

95,647

Women

50.2%

94,791

Men

49.8%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 190,438 inhabitants, with 49.8% men, and 50.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.7%

2021 Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.7% of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
128k ± 407
White (Hispanic)
20.9k ± 1.09k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
12.5k ± 737

19.5%

Hispanic Population

37.4k people

19.5% of the people in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are hispanic (37.4k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
6,361 ± 1,925 people
Germany
1,184 ± 842 people
Philippines
550 ± 575 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 6,361 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX residents, followed by Germany with 1,184 and Philippines with 550.

Foreign-Born Population

6.09%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

11.7k people

6.08%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

11.2k people

As of 2021, 6.09% of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX residents (11.7k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was 6.08%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
19,392 households (10.7%)
German
1,314 households (0.727%)
Ilocano, Samoan, Hawaiian, or Other Austronesian Languages
455 households (0.252%)

13.2% of the households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was Spanish. 10.7% of the households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties 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-)
7,772 ± 723
Vietnam
5,586 ± 400
Gulf War (1990s)
3,914 ± 451

Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX employs 73.9k people. The largest industries in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are U. S. Army (7,635 people), Construction (6,573 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,509 people), and the highest paying industries are Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($176,221), Oil & gas extraction ($175,136), and Air transportation ($159,247).

Males in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,448. The income inequality in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.446, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

30,538

Women

43.1%

40,277

Men

56.9%

The workforce of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX in 2020 was 70,815 people, with 43.1% woman, and 56.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

73.9k

2021 Value

4.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.35%, from 70.8k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,564 people), Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,524 people), and Military, rank not specified (1,978 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.9k

2021 Value

4.35%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 4.35%, from 70.8k employees to 73.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, are U. S. Army (7,635 people), Construction (6,573 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (5,509 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$40,095

Median earning men ± $1,616

$28,948

Median earning women ± $972

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($54,583), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,551), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($52,473).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($41,468), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,421), and Construction ($36,776).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX awarded 2,323 degrees. The student population of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,733 male students and 5,189 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are White (752 and 32.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (623 and 27%), Black or African American (605 and 26.2%), and Two or More Races (128 and 5.54%).

The largest universities in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Central Texas College (2,323 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX are General Studies (826 and 35.6%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (345 and 14.9%), and General Business (94 and 4.05%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,922 students enrolled in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, 41.8% men and 58.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 2,723 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
826 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
345 degree-majors awarded
General Business
94 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was General Studies with 826 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Central Texas College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,323 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Central Texas College with 2,323 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 1,023 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX, which is 0.787 times less than the 1,300 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 752 degrees mean that there were 1.21 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 623 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

Public, 2-year ($3,570) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,900) 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 2021, 0.87% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% 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 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (47k), Some college (42.6k), and Secondary Education (21.3k).

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 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was $170,500 in 2021, which is 0.696 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $161,500 to $170,500, a 5.57% increase. The homeownership rate in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX is 72.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 25.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX is $60,667. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$170,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,376

$47,847

Median Property Taxes

±$1,475

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 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2021

65.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 72.9% of the housing units in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$60,667

Median Household Income

± $1,090

65.6k

Number of Households

± 1,844

In 2021, the median household income of the 65.6k households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX grew to $60,667 from the previous year's value of $56,968.

The following chart displays the households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX

0.447

2020 Wage GINI in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was 0.446 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.129% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (74.3%)
Carpooled (12.8%)
Worked At Home (8.04%)

In 2021, 74.3% of workers in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.8%) and those who worked at home (8.04%).

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

25.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (25.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.8% of the workforce in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties 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 Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.81% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX (17k out of 173k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

84.6% of the population of Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 32.4% on employee plans, 11.5% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 8.22% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 18% between 18 and 34 years, 36.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.3% were men and 51.7% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.4%

Uninsured

32.4%

Employer Coverage

11.5%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

18.3%

Non-Group

8.22%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX grew by 4.04% from 14.8% to 15.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Central Texas COG (West), Burnet & Llano Counties PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.