Austin County Summary

Life in Austin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Austin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Austin County:

  • The population in Austin County is 30,406.

  • The median home value in Austin County is $353,733.

  • The median income in Austin County is $73,556.

  • The median rent in Austin County is $1,046.

  • The unemployment rate in Austin County is 3.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Austin County is 11.9%.

  • The average high in Austin County is 83.8° and there are 104.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Austin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Austin County

Sealy, TX Population 6,837

Bellville, TX Population 4,200

Wallis, TX Population 1,355

San Felipe, TX Population 1,039

Brazos Country, TX Population 581

Industry, TX Population 276

Map Of Austin County

Austin County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Austin County is 83.8°.

  • There are 73.29 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 104.2 inches of rain each year with 0.1 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:35 hours of sun each day in Austin County.

StatAustin County
Mean High83.8
Nice Days73.29
Rainfall104.2
Snowfall0.1
Sunny_hours5:35
83.8°
Average High
104.2
Inches of Rain

Austin County Photos

Bellville Tx Holland St
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Bellville Tx Old Jail
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Bellville Tx Old Jail Marker
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Bellville Tx City Hall
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Bellville Tx City Hall Marker
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Bellville Tx Library
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Austin County Demographics

Population over time in Austin County

The current population in Austin County is 30,406. The population has increased 1.2% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 30,132 0.8%
2021 29,892 0.4%
2020 29,764 -

Gender in Austin County

  • Austin County is 49.7% female with 15,108 female residents.

  • Austin County is 50.3% male with 15,297 male residents.

Female
49.7% (15,108)
Male
50.3% (15,297)
Gender Austin County TX USA
Female 49.7% 50.0% 50.4%
Male 50.3% 50.0% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Austin County

Austin County is:

  • 60.1% White with 18,282 White residents.

  • 8.6% African American with 2,625 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 29 American Indian residents.

  • 0.5% Asian with 147 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 111 Other residents.

  • 2.1% Two Or More with 640 Two Or More residents.

  • 28.2% Hispanic with 8,572 Hispanic residents.

White
60.1% (18,282)
African American
8.6% (2,625)
American Indian
0.1% (29)
Asian
0.5% (147)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (111)
Two Or More
2.1% (640)
Hispanic
28.2% (8,572)

Table: Austin County By Race

Race Austin County TX USA
White 60.1% 40.1% 58.9%
African American 8.6% 11.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 5.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.1% 2.6% 3.5%
Hispanic 28.2% 39.9% 18.7%

Household Income For Austin County, Texas

  • 3.0% of households in Austin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.6% of households in Austin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Austin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Austin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.6% of households in Austin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 15.8% of households in Austin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Austin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.1% of households in Austin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Austin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Austin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
3.0% (916)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.6% (1,084)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.9% (2,715)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (2,230)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.6% (3,841)
$50,000 to $74,999
15.8% (4,803)
$75,000 to $99,999
14.7% (4,476)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.1% (5,490)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.2% (1,875)
$200,000 or more
9.8% (2,970)
Income Austin County TX USA
Less than $10,000 3.0% 5.1% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.6% 3.6% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.9% 7.0% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 7.7% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.6% 11.1% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 15.8% 16.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 14.7% 12.7% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.1% 16.9% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.2% 8.7% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 9.8% 10.6% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Austin County for adults over 25

  • 5.0% of adults in Austin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Austin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 33.0% of adults in Austin County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Austin County completed some college.

  • 7.0% of adults in Austin County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Austin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Austin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Austin County completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Austin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
4% (1,520)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,824)
High School / GED
33% (10,033)
Some College
24% (7,297)
Associate's Degree
7% (2,128)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (5,473)
Master's Degree
5% (1,520)
Professional Degree
1% (304)
Doctorate Degree
1% (304)
Education Austin County TX USA
< 9th Grade 4% 8% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 7% 6%
High School / GED 33% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 20%
Associate's Degree 7% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 8% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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