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Austin, TX is a bustling city with a population of 944,658 and a population density of 3,103 people per square mile. The city is known for its vibrant music scene, creative culture, and friendly locals. Local businesses include the legendary barbeque restaurant Franklin Barbecue, vegan-friendly food truck Arlo’s, and trendy eatery Launderette. For year-round outdoor activities you can enjoy kayaking on Lady Bird Lake or take in the phenomenal view from Mount Bonnell. Other organizations around Austin include the Thinkery Children's Museum to learn about science and art as well as the Austin Zoo to explore exotic animals up close. Lastly, don't miss out on some local sporting events like Formula One racing at Circuit of the Americas or football games at University of Texas’ Darrell K Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium!

The population in Austin is 944,658. There are 2,945 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Austin is 33.9, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Austin is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Austin
- 43.4% are married
- 11.4% are divorced
- 33.7% are married with children
- 19.9% have children, but are single
Race in Austin

- 48.6% are White
- 7.3% are Black
- 6.9% are Asian
- 0.2% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 34.5% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleAustin, TexasUnited States
  944,658.0329,725,481.0
  49.1%50.5%
  50.9%49.5%
  33.938.4
 
  965,872.0326,569,308.0
  806,214.0309,327,143.0
  656,562.0285,036,114.0
  465,622.0251,960,433.0
  51.6%15.6%
  113.8%30.8%
 
  2944.893.4
  320.7863531905.423
  6.606264836.791
 
  47.8%59.4%
  7.3%12.2%
  8.1%5.6%
  0.1%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.3%0.4%
  3.2%3.2%
  33.1%18.4%
 
  43.4%49.8%
  41.9%48.0%
  1.4%1.8%
  56.6%50.2%
  43.0%33.8%
  10.6%10.8%
  3.0%5.6%
 
  2.282.6
  404,121.0124,010,992.0
  206,176.080,755,759.0
  34.6%30.5%
  39.1%42.9%
  197,945.043,255,233.0
  16.0%15.8%
  10.3%10.8%
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Good place to visit.  More

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Austin is too expensive. Let's get that out of the way. Other than that it is a fun city. Ladybird Lake makes the city, imo. The ability to stand up paddle, kayak, walk  More

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The city continues to grow quickly, which a lot of people don't like. I get it, you fall in love with a city, and it's growing so fast that you don't recognize the same  More

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