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Austin County, Texas
Austin County, Texas. Austin County had 33,625 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 48015.
Austin County is one of the 10 counties of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
33,625
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 30,167 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,170
Median household income
$75,789
±$8,661 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$296,900
±$21,216 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,137
±$104 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Austin County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 30,167 residents in Austin County. The Census Bureau estimates 33,625 for July 1, 2025, up 11.5% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,170 over 646 square miles of land.
| Measure | Austin County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,170 | 30,188,424 | +1,406 |
| Households | 12,128±350 | 10,992,816 | +827 |
| Average household size | 2.55±0.07 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,319±53 | 12,128,515 | +1,041 |
Austin County's population since 2000
From 23,590 in 2000 to 33,625 in 2025: up 42.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Austin County?
Austin County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Sealy with 7,937 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sealy | 6,839 | $56,514 |
|---|---|---|
| Bellville | 4,206 | $59,583 |
| Wallis | 1,292 | $43,102 |
| San Felipe | 691 | $51,875 |
| Brazos CountryGEOID 4810090 | 514 | $151,250 |
| New Ulm | 285 | $59,948 |
| IndustryGEOID 4835984 | 268 | $61,250 |
| South FrydekGEOID 4868978 | 207 | $115,972 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Austin County?
The median resident of Austin County is 41.1 years old; 23.4% are under 18 and 21.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 27.8%. 11.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Austin County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.1±0.8 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.4%±0.1 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.0%±0.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 27.8% | 39.7% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.4%±0.4 pts | 39.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.9%±0.8 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | +0.4 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6%±0.8 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.6%±1.5 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.0%±1.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.1%±1.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 12.8%±1.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.7%±2.2 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.2%±1.7 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.1%±2.4 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Austin County earn?
Half of Austin County's 12,128 households earn less than $75,789 a year (±$8,661), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $81,479 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 12.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Austin County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,789±$8,661 | $78,476 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,163±$5,920 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,650±$2,128 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 12.0%±2.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.6%±4.0 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.2%±1.9 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.9%±2.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Austin County?
Owners occupy 76.5% of Austin County's occupied homes and renters 23.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $296,900 by its owner (±$21,216). The median renter pays $1,137 a month including utilities, and 42.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Austin County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $296,900±$21,216 | $283,800 | +$55,315 |
| Median gross rent | $1,137±$104 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.3%±8.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,947±$124 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.5%±2.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,319±53 | 12,128,515 | +1,041 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.5%±4.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.5%±2.9 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 22.0%±2.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.7%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Austin County building?
Builders took permits for 304 new housing units across Austin County in 2025 (304 single-family), 9.0 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Austin County get to work?
79.9% of Austin County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.3%.
| Measure | Austin County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±2.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.3%±1.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 79.9%±3.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | +5.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.5 min±1.7 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Austin County's census tracts?
Austin County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,470 (Tract 7601) to $105,692 (Tract 7604).
| Tract 760148015760100 | 2,508±404 | $43,470 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7602.0148015760201 | 2,393±401 | $49,926 |
| Tract 7602.0248015760202 | 3,976±585 | $75,089 |
| Tract 7603.0148015760301 | 2,808±364 | $76,346 |
| Tract 7603.0248015760302 | 6,126±621 | $91,346 |
| Tract 760448015760400 | 3,542±538 | $105,692 |
| Tract 7605.0148015760501 | 4,279±532 | $86,250 |
| Tract 7605.0248015760502 | 5,538±753 | $90,913 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Austin County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 93rd of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 84th of 254 |
| Median household income | 51st of 253 |
| Median home value | 31st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 53rd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 155th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 71st of 252 |
| Median age | 94th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Austin County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.