Austin, Chicago Demographics, Housing & Census Data

Austin, Chicago Census and ACS demographic tables: population, race, age, income, poverty, rent, housing types, single-family homes, commute, education, internet access, health insurance, and disability.

Austin, Chicago

Austin
Chicago
Population
97,452
Overlapping council wards Overlap means that a council ward contains part of this neighborhood.
24, 28, 29, 37
Population Density
13,644 /sq mi
Average Geographic Mismatch Error : 0.00 p.p. Geographic mismatch error comes from Census geographic boundaries not perfectly aligning with community area boundaries. We can test how much mismatch error skews community area statistics for a subset of variables. For this community area , the average error is 0.00 percentage points. More detail is available on the community area geography page , and the methodology page explains geographic mismatch error in more detail.
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Austin at a Glance

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Basic Demographics

Race & Ethnicity

Category Austin
Hispanic 21.8% ±2.3 pp21,212 ±2,226
White 5.6% ±1.1 pp5,452 ±1,057
Black 69.0% ±2.6 pp67,261 ±2,494
Asian 0.9% ±0.5 pp830 ±504
Other or Multi-racial 2.8% ±0.9 pp2,697 ±879
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Hispanic 21.8%±2.3 pp21,212±2,226 29.7%±0.2 pp805,318±5,785 ▼ -7.9% 32/77
White 5.6%±1.1 pp5,452±1,057 32.1%±0.2 pp870,127±5,557 ▼ -26.5% 56/77
Black 69.0%±2.6 pp67,261±2,494 27.4%±0.2 pp743,710±6,047 ▲ +41.6% 22/77
Asian 0.9%±0.5 pp830±504 7.2%±0.2 pp196,435±4,370 ▼ -6.4% 50/77
Other or Multi-racial 2.8%±0.9 pp2,697±879 3.5%±0.1 pp95,636±3,778 ▼ -0.8% 45/77
Note: Race categories (White, Black, Asian, Other) refer to non-Hispanic individuals of that race. Hispanic or Latino is counted separately and may be of any race.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Age Distribution

Category Austin
Under 5 6.1% ±0.8 pp5,937 ±821
5-17 18.0% ±1.3 pp17,544 ±1,249
18-24 8.9% ±1.0 pp8,650 ±961
25-44 27.0% ±1.3 pp26,357 ±1,312
45-64 24.6% ±1.1 pp23,929 ±1,036
65-74 9.5% ±0.8 pp9,268 ±790
75-84 4.2% ±0.6 pp4,131 ±565
85+ 1.7% ±0.5 pp1,636 ±466
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Under 5 6.1%±0.8 pp5,937±821 5.3%±0.1 pp144,044±3,867 ▲ +0.8% 24/77
5-17 18.0%±1.3 pp17,544±1,249 14.1%±0.2 pp381,582±5,548 ▲ +3.9% 25/77
18-24 8.9%±1.0 pp8,650±961 9.6%±0.2 pp260,942±4,900 ▼ -0.7% 35/77
25-44 27.0%±1.3 pp26,357±1,312 34.3%±0.3 pp929,946±6,988 ▼ -7.3% 47/77
45-64 24.6%±1.1 pp23,929±1,036 22.9%±0.2 pp620,047±5,644 ▲ +1.7% 36/77
65-74 9.5%±0.8 pp9,268±790 8.2%±0.1 pp221,932±3,711 ▲ +1.3% 32/77
75-84 4.2%±0.6 pp4,131±565 4.0%±0.1 pp107,625±2,694 ▲ +0.3% 40/77
85+ 1.7%±0.5 pp1,636±466 1.7%±0.1 pp45,108±1,921 0% 40/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Educational Attainment

Category Austin
No High School Diploma 17.1% ±1.7 pp11,198 ±1,081
High School Diploma or GED 35.3% ±2.3 pp23,052 ±1,483
Some College or Associate's Degree 31.2% ±1.8 pp20,377 ±1,200
Bachelor's Degree 9.6% ±1.1 pp6,259 ±748
Graduate Degree 6.8% ±1.0 pp4,435 ±670
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
No High School Diploma 17.1%±1.7 pp11,198±1,081 12.8%±0.2 pp246,015±4,778 ▲ +4.4% 25/77
High School Diploma or GED 35.3%±2.3 pp23,052±1,483 21.1%±0.3 pp405,248±5,752 ▲ +14.2% 7/77
Some College or Associate's Degree 31.2%±1.8 pp20,377±1,200 21.8%±0.3 pp419,911±5,550 ▲ +9.4% 23/77
Bachelor's Degree 9.6%±1.1 pp6,259±748 25.4%±0.3 pp488,467±5,708 ▼ -15.8% 71/77
Graduate Degree 6.8%±1.0 pp4,435±670 19.0%±0.3 pp365,017±5,186 ▼ -12.2% 56/77
Universe: Population 25 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Population

Category Austin
Total Population 97,452 ±4,198
Total Households 35,781 ±1,112
Population Density 13,644 ±588 people/sq mi
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin Average Neighborhood Difference
Total Population 97,452 35,210 ▲ +62,242
Total Households 35,781 15,067 ▲ +20,714
Population Density 13,644 people/sq mi 13,045 people/sq mi ▲ +599
Note: These are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, not 2020 decennial Census counts. The ACS surveys a sample of households over five years, so its population estimate and margin of error can differ from the Census’s April 1, 2020 full count; population change since 2020 and geographic aggregation at split Census geographies can also contribute. Learn more in the methodology.
Compared against the average neighborhood rather than the citywide total, since population size is dominated by a handful of large neighborhoods. Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category 2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19 Difference Rank
Total Population 99,711 ±2,745 93,727 ±2,939 97,452 ±4,198 ▼ −2,259 ±5,015▲ +3,725 ±5,124▼ −5,984 ±4,021 ▲ +64,481▲ +58,541▲ +62,242 1/772/773/77
Average Neighborhood 35,230 35,186 35,210 ▼ −20▲ +24▼ −43
Total Households 32,277 ±496 32,660 ±583 35,781 ±1,112 ▲ +3,504 ±1,218▲ +3,121 ±1,256▲ +383 ±766 ▲ +18,916▲ +18,806▲ +20,714 4/774/775/77
Average Neighborhood 13,361 13,854 15,067 ▲ +1,706▲ +1,213▲ +493
Population Density (per sq mi) 13,961 ±384 13,123 ±412 13,644 ±588 ▼ −316▲ +522▼ −838 ▲ +972▲ +95▲ +599 31/7732/7733/77
Average Neighborhood Density 12,989 13,028 13,045 ▲ +56▲ +17▲ +39

Household Size

Category Austin
Average Household Size 2.69±0.12
1-Person Households 34.9% ±2.1 pp12,483 ±742
2-Person Households 26.6% ±2.4 pp9,528 ±845
3-Person Households 14.5% ±1.8 pp5,196 ±629
4+ Person Households 24.0% ±2.3 pp8,574 ±806
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Household Size 2.69±0.12 2.29±0.02 ▲ +0.40 20/77
1-Person Households 34.9%±2.1 pp12,483±742 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,783 ▼ -4.8% 41/77
2-Person Households 26.6%±2.4 pp9,528±845 29.5%±0.4 pp342,235±5,166 ▼ -2.9% 41/77
3-Person Households 14.5%±1.8 pp5,196±629 12.9%±0.4 pp149,291±4,184 ▲ +1.7% 38/77
4+ Person Households 24.0%±2.3 pp8,574±806 18.0%±0.5 pp208,411±5,419 ▲ +6.0% 30/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Marital Status

Category Austin
Never Married 54.2% ±1.7 pp42,361 ±1,338
Married 28.0% ±1.4 pp21,877 ±1,072
Separated 3.3% ±0.7 pp2,567 ±511
Divorced 8.2% ±0.8 pp6,379 ±658
Widowed 6.4% ±0.7 pp5,026 ±585
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Never Married 54.2%±1.7 pp42,361±1,338 49.6%±0.3 pp1,130,286±6,623 ▲ +4.5% 25/77
Married 28.0%±1.4 pp21,877±1,072 35.5%±0.3 pp807,294±6,077 ▼ -7.5% 55/77
Separated 3.3%±0.7 pp2,567±511 2.2%±0.1 pp49,430±2,379 ▲ +1.1% 20/77
Divorced 8.2%±0.8 pp6,379±658 7.9%±0.2 pp180,700±3,966 ▲ +0.2% 37/77
Widowed 6.4%±0.7 pp5,026±585 4.8%±0.1 pp109,357±2,738 ▲ +1.6% 29/77
Universe: Population 15 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Language Spoken at Home

Category Austin
Speak English Only 80.8% ±2.2 pp73,929 ±1,976
Spanish 17.6% ±2.1 pp16,095 ±1,945
Other Languages 1.6% ±0.6 pp1,491 ±516
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Speak English Only 80.8%±2.2 pp73,929±1,976 64.6%±0.3 pp1,659,069±8,218 ▲ +16.2% 30/77
Spanish 17.6%±2.1 pp16,095±1,945 23.7%±0.2 pp607,865±6,166 ▼ -6.1% 31/77
Other Languages 1.6%±0.6 pp1,491±516 1.0%±0.1 pp25,292±2,452 ▲ +0.6% 55/77
Note: The ‘Other Languages’ row includes named language groups with a prevalence below 1% in this neighborhood, as well as languages not separately enumerated by the Census Bureau. In historical views, the 1% test uses the most recent release and the same set of rows is shown for every period, so an earlier release may list a group below 1%. See the full list of language categories and what they include.
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

English Proficiency

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Category Austin
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 91.0% ±5.4 pp91.0%±5.4 pp83,318 ±4,936
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 3.9% ±0.7 pp3.9%±0.7 pp3,597 ±683
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.5% ±0.7 pp89.3%±5.3 pp3,213 ±640
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.5% ±0.6 pp38.6%±12.1 pp1,387 ±508
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.0% ±1.1 pp227.9%±51.9 pp8,197 ±1,030
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Native English Speaker or Speaks English Very Well (of residents age 5+) 91.0%±5.4 pp91.0%±5.4 pp83,318±4,936 85.4%±0.5 pp85.4%±0.5 pp2,192,778±11,961 ▲ +5.6%▲ +5.6% 36/77
Speaks English Well (of residents age 5+) 3.9%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.7 pp3,597±683 7.1%±0.2 pp7.1%±0.2 pp183,252±4,686 ▼ -3.2%▼ -3.2% 42/77
↳ Speaks English Not Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 3.5%±0.7 pp89.3%±5.3 pp3,213±640 5.2%±0.2 pp72.7%±1.1 pp133,269±3,923 ▼ -1.7%▲ +16.6% 39/7720/76
↳ Does Not Speak English (of residents who speak English less than very well) 1.5%±0.6 pp38.6%±12.1 pp1,387±508 2.3%±0.1 pp31.6%±1.4 pp57,883±2,982 ▼ -0.7%▲ +7.0% 35/7721/76
↳ Combined Speaks English Less Than Very Well (of residents who speak English less than very well) 9.0%±1.1 pp227.9%±51.9 pp8,197±1,030 14.6%±0.3 pp204.3%±6.4 pp374,404±6,794 ▼ -5.6%▲ +23.6% 42/7720/76
Universe: Population 5 years and over · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Household Composition

Category Austin
Married-Couple Households 24.5% ±2.1 pp8,770 ±768
Unmarried-Couple Households 5.9% ±1.5 pp2,119 ±537
One-Person Households 34.9% ±2.9 pp12,483 ±1,031
Other Household Types 34.7% ±5.0 pp12,409 ±1,805
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Married-Couple Households 24.5%±2.1 pp8,770±768 30.9%±0.3 pp358,432±3,598 ▼ -6.4% 49/77
Unmarried-Couple Households 5.9%±1.5 pp2,119±537 8.3%±0.2 pp96,220±2,797 ▼ -2.4% 47/77
One-Person Households 34.9%±2.9 pp12,483±1,031 39.7%±0.5 pp460,268±5,729 ▼ -4.8% 41/77
Other Household Types 34.7%±5.0 pp12,409±1,805 21.1%±0.7 pp245,285±8,514 ▲ +13.5% 15/77
Note: “Other” includes single-parent households, adult roommates, and multi-generational households without a couple at the head.
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Children by Household Type

Category Austin
Children in Married-Couple Households 37.3% ±5.3 pp8,742 ±1,242
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.4% ±2.9 pp2,208 ±674
Children in Single-Mother Households 50.3% ±4.9 pp11,800 ±1,148
Children in Single-Father Households 3.1% ±1.5 pp718 ±352
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Children in Married-Couple Households 37.3%±5.3 pp8,742±1,242 56.0%±0.8 pp293,542±4,257 ▼ -18.8% 57/77
Children in Unmarried-Couple Households 9.4%±2.9 pp2,208±674 8.8%±0.6 pp45,960±3,208 ▲ +0.6% 25/77
Children in Single-Mother Households 50.3%±4.9 pp11,800±1,148 30.6%±0.9 pp160,535±4,521 ▲ +19.7% 20/77
Children in Single-Father Households 3.1%±1.5 pp718±352 4.6%±0.4 pp24,133±2,006 ▼ -1.5% 56/77
Note: Children under 18 in households, excluding householders, spouses, and unmarried partners. Household types are classified by the “householder” — typically the person who owns or rents the home. In some circumstances, someone classified as a single parent could have another familial relationship to the child — for instance, a grandmother raising a child alone. Similarly, it is possible that a grandmother is the householder and counted as a single-parent household, while married or cohabiting parents also reside in the home and primarily raise the children.
Universe: Children under 18 years in households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Veteran Status

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Category Austin
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 4.6% ±0.8 pp4.6%±0.8 pp3,414 ±590
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 15.7% ±6.7 pp0.7%±0.3 pp537 ±227
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 22.1% ±8.4 pp1.0%±0.4 pp755 ±287
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 33.1% ±7.4 pp1.5%±0.3 pp1,129 ±254
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.3% ±4.2 pp0.2%±0.2 pp111 ±143
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 25.8% ±10.1 pp1.2%±0.5 pp882 ±346
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Veteran (of civilian adults 18+) 4.6%±0.8 pp4.6%±0.8 pp3,414±590 2.8%±0.1 pp2.8%±0.1 pp60,766±2,397 ▲ +1.8%▲ +1.8% 16/77
↳ Post-9/11 Gulf War Era (of veterans) 15.7%±6.7 pp0.7%±0.3 pp537±227 26.8%±1.8 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,267±1,067 ▼ -11.0%0% 55/7734/77
↳ Pre-9/11 Gulf War Era Only (of veterans) 22.1%±8.4 pp1.0%±0.4 pp755±287 12.9%±1.0 pp0.4%±0.0 pp7,830±579 ▲ +9.2%▲ +0.7% 10/779/77
↳ Vietnam Era (of veterans) 33.1%±7.4 pp1.5%±0.3 pp1,129±254 28.8%±1.4 pp0.8%±0.0 pp17,525±846 ▲ +4.2%▲ +0.7% 25/7711/77
↳ Korean War (of veterans) 3.3%±4.2 pp0.2%±0.2 pp111±143 4.9%±0.7 pp0.1%±0.0 pp2,995±441 ▼ -1.7%0% 44/7731/77
↳ Other / Peacetime Service (of veterans) 25.8%±10.1 pp1.2%±0.5 pp882±346 26.6%±1.5 pp0.7%±0.0 pp16,149±916 ▼ -0.7%▲ +0.5% 33/7717/77
Universe: Civilian population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Immigration

Place of Birth and Citizenship

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Category Austin
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 89.1% ±1.5 pp89.1%±1.5 pp86,848 ±1,420
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 10.9% ±1.5 pp10.9%±1.5 pp10,604 ±1,428
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 3.7% ±0.6 pp33.6%±3.7 pp3,566 ±620
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.2% ±1.4 pp66.4%±8.7 pp7,038 ±1,321
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
U.S.-Born Residents (of all residents) 89.1%±1.5 pp89.1%±1.5 pp86,848±1,420 79.1%±0.3 pp79.1%±0.3 pp2,144,343±7,926 ▲ +10.0%▲ +10.0% 26/77
Foreign-Born Residents (of all residents) 10.9%±1.5 pp10.9%±1.5 pp10,604±1,428 20.9%±0.3 pp20.9%±0.3 pp566,883±7,968 ▼ -10.0%▼ -10.0% 52/77
↳ Foreign-Born Naturalized Citizens (of foreign-born residents) 3.7%±0.6 pp33.6%±3.7 pp3,566±620 10.0%±0.2 pp47.7%±0.5 pp270,551±4,603 ▼ -6.3%▼ -14.1% 56/7761/77
↳ Foreign-Born Noncitizens (of foreign-born residents) 7.2%±1.4 pp66.4%±8.7 pp7,038±1,321 10.9%±0.2 pp52.3%±0.9 pp296,332±6,504 ▼ -3.7%▲ +14.1% 42/7717/77
Note: A small share of people born abroad to U.S. parents are counted as U.S.-born.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Country of Birth

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Category Austin
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 4.7%±0.8 pp43.1%±4.5 pp4,566±804
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 2.6%±1.0 pp23.6%±8.9 pp2,505±1,011
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 3.5%32.6%3,456
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin Chicago Difference Rank
Born in Mexico (of foreign-born residents) 4.7% ±0.8 pp43.1%±4.5 pp4,566 8.2% ±0.2 pp39.3%222,978 ▼ -3.5%▲ +3.7% 31/7731/77
Born in Ecuador (of foreign-born residents) 2.6% ±1.0 pp23.6%±8.9 pp2,505 0.5% ±0.1 pp2.5%14,043 ▲ +2.1%▲ +21.1% 3/772/77
Born in other countries (of foreign-born residents) 3.5%32.6%3,456 ——
Note: Individual countries are shown when they account for at least 1% of the area’s total population. Views of earlier releases apply the same test to every release, so a country that reaches 1% in any of them is shown in all of them.
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Foreign-Born Residents by Year of U.S. Entry

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Category Austin
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 3.3% ±0.9 pp30.3%±7.7 pp3,216 ±925
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.0% ±0.7 pp27.9%±4.9 pp2,957 ±657
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.0% ±0.5 pp18.7%±3.4 pp1,982 ±446
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 2.5% ±0.5 pp23.1%±3.3 pp2,449 ±485
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later (of foreign-born residents) 3.3%±0.9 pp30.3%±7.7 pp3,216±925 5.9%±0.2 pp1503.6%±210.2 pp159,447±5,557 ▼ -2.6%▼ -1473.3% 44/7730/77
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 (of foreign-born residents) 3.0%±0.7 pp27.9%±4.9 pp2,957±657 4.5%±0.1 pp1149.7%±160.3 pp121,912±4,035 ▼ -1.5%▼ -1121.8% 44/778/77
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 (of foreign-born residents) 2.0%±0.5 pp18.7%±3.4 pp1,982±446 4.6%±0.1 pp1167.9%±162.4 pp123,849±3,901 ▼ -2.5%▼ -1149.3% 54/7749/77
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 (of foreign-born residents) 2.5%±0.5 pp23.1%±3.3 pp2,449±485 6.0%±0.1 pp1524.7%±209.0 pp161,675±3,491 ▼ -3.5%▼ -1501.6% 50/7752/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Entered the U.S. in 2010 or Later 0.4% ±0.4 pp423 ±367 0.9% ±0.4 pp877 ±345 3.3% ±0.9 pp3,216 ±925 ▲ +2.9 pp▲ +2,793▲ +2.4 pp▲ +2,339▲ +0.5 pp▲ +454
Chicago citywide 1.4% ±0.1 pp36,978 ±2,235 3.7% ±0.1 pp99,118 ±3,198 5.9% ±0.2 pp159,447 ±5,568 ▲ +4.5 pp▲ +122,469▲ +2.2 pp▲ +60,329▲ +2.3 pp▲ +62,140
Entered the U.S. From 2000 to 2009 1.1% ±0.4 pp1,068 ±359 2.1% ±0.5 pp1,944 ±443 3.0% ±0.7 pp2,957 ±657 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +1,889▲ +1.0 pp▲ +1,013▲ +1.0 pp▲ +876
Chicago citywide 5.9% ±0.1 pp161,331 ±3,896 4.9% ±0.1 pp131,658 ±3,182 4.5% ±0.1 pp121,912 ±4,044 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −39,419▼ −0.4 pp▼ −9,746▼ −1.1 pp▼ −29,673
Entered the U.S. From 1990 to 1999 1.4% ±0.4 pp1,348 ±352 1.6% ±0.4 pp1,509 ±363 2.0% ±0.5 pp1,982 ±446 ▲ +0.7 pp▲ +634▲ +0.4 pp▲ +473▲ +0.3 pp▲ +161
Chicago citywide 6.1% ±0.1 pp165,077 ±3,717 5.3% ±0.1 pp142,413 ±3,015 4.6% ±0.1 pp123,849 ±3,911 ▼ −1.5 pp▼ −41,228▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,564▼ −0.8 pp▼ −22,664
Entered the U.S. Before 1990 1.4% ±0.3 pp1,381 ±311 1.6% ±0.3 pp1,455 ±283 2.5% ±0.5 pp2,449 ±485 ▲ +1.1 pp▲ +1,068▲ +1.0 pp▲ +994▲ +0.2 pp▲ +74
Chicago citywide 7.5% ±0.1 pp204,169 ±3,469 6.9% ±0.1 pp186,050 ±3,114 6.0% ±0.1 pp161,675 ±3,509 ▼ −1.6 pp▼ −42,494▼ −0.9 pp▼ −24,375▼ −0.7 pp▼ −18,119
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Household Income & Poverty

Household Income

Category Austin
Average Household Income $67,478±$3,458
Per Capita Income $25,316±$955
10th Percentile Household Income $8,712±$1,252
25th Percentile Household Income $20,261±$2,160
Median Household Income $47,533±$3,085
75th Percentile Household Income $93,756±$5,807
90th Percentile Household Income $153,224±$10,333
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $67,478±$3,458 $116,016±$1,263 ▼ −$48,538 60/77
Per Capita Income $25,316±$955 $50,086±$581 ▼ −$24,770 63/77
10th Percentile Household Income $8,712±$1,252 $12,933±$271 ▼ −$4,221 61/77
25th Percentile Household Income $20,261±$2,160 $34,575±$649 ▼ −$14,315 58/77
Median Household Income $47,533±$3,085 $77,902±$907 ▼ −$30,369 58/77
75th Percentile Household Income $93,756±$5,807 $144,150±$1,210 ▼ −$50,394 59/77
90th Percentile Household Income $153,224±$10,333 Over $200,000 ▼ −$46,776+ 55/77
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s household income brackets. If a percentile of household income is above $200,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $200,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $265,012 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $245,398 for 2015–19.
Universe: Households for household-income measures; total population for per capita income (including people living in group quarters) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $58,514 ±2,021 $66,360 ±4,393 $67,478 ±3,458 ▲ +$8,964▲ +$1,118▲ +$7,846
Chicago citywide $95,689 ±910 $111,304 ±1,075 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$20,327▲ +$4,712▲ +$15,615
Average Household Income (nominal dollars) $44,159 ±1,525 $54,083 ±3,580 $67,478 ±3,458 ▲ +$23,318▲ +$13,394▲ +$9,924
Chicago citywide $72,215 ±687 $90,713 ±876 $116,016 ±1,263 ▲ +$43,801▲ +$25,303▲ +$18,498
Per Capita Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $20,510 ±553 $25,079 ±1,457 $25,316 ±955 ▲ +$4,806▲ +$237▲ +$4,569
Chicago citywide $37,927 ±351 $45,525 ±412 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$12,160▲ +$4,562▲ +$7,598
Per Capita Income (nominal dollars) $15,478 ±417 $20,439 ±1,188 $25,316 ±955 ▲ +$9,838▲ +$4,877▲ +$4,961
Chicago citywide $28,623 ±265 $37,103 ±336 $50,086 ±581 ▲ +$21,464▲ +$12,984▲ +$8,480
10th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $8,472 ±717 $8,410 ±807 $8,712 ±1,252 ▲ +$240▲ +$302▼ −$62
Chicago citywide $11,828 ±190 $13,281 ±277 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$1,105▼ −$348▲ +$1,453
10th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $6,394 ±541 $6,854 ±658 $8,712 ±1,252 ▲ +$2,318▲ +$1,858▲ +$460
Chicago citywide $8,927 ±144 $10,824 ±225 $12,933 ±271 ▲ +$4,007▲ +$2,109▲ +$1,898
25th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $20,145 ±1,156 $19,880 ±1,166 $20,261 ±2,160 ▲ +$116▲ +$381▼ −$265
Chicago citywide $28,727 ±321 $31,597 ±462 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$5,848▲ +$2,979▲ +$2,869
25th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $15,203 ±872 $16,202 ±950 $20,261 ±2,160 ▲ +$5,058▲ +$4,059▲ +$999
Chicago citywide $21,680 ±242 $25,751 ±376 $34,575 ±649 ▲ +$12,895▲ +$8,824▲ +$4,071
Median Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $41,653 ±1,742 $41,123 ±1,908 $47,533 ±3,085 ▲ +$5,879▲ +$6,410▼ −$530
Chicago citywide $63,379 ±591 $71,469 ±723 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$14,523▲ +$6,433▲ +$8,090
Median Household Income (nominal dollars) $31,435 ±1,315 $33,515 ±1,555 $47,533 ±3,085 ▲ +$16,098▲ +$14,017▲ +$2,080
Chicago citywide $47,831 ±446 $58,247 ±589 $77,902 ±907 ▲ +$30,071▲ +$19,655▲ +$10,416
75th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $78,739 ±3,432 $84,010 ±4,602 $93,756 ±5,807 ▲ +$15,016▲ +$9,745▲ +$5,271
Chicago citywide $122,019 ±806 $139,501 ±1,057 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$22,131▲ +$4,648▲ +$17,482
75th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $59,423 ±2,590 $68,469 ±3,751 $93,756 ±5,807 ▲ +$34,332▲ +$25,287▲ +$9,045
Chicago citywide $92,086 ±608 $113,694 ±862 $144,150 ±1,210 ▲ +$52,064▲ +$30,456▲ +$21,608
90th Percentile Household Income (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $129,334 ±4,796 $149,111 ±7,383 $153,224 ±10,333 ▲ +$23,890▲ +$4,113▲ +$19,777
Chicago citywide $202,601 ±2,442 $235,390 ±1,636 — ——▲ +$32,790
90th Percentile Household Income (nominal dollars) $97,606 ±3,619 $121,526 ±6,017 $153,224 ±10,333 ▲ +$55,617▲ +$31,698▲ +$23,919
Chicago citywide $152,899 ±1,843 $191,844 ±1,333 — ——▲ +$38,944

Poverty Status

Category Austin
Below Poverty Line 23.2% ±2.5 pp22,580 ±2,429
Below 200% Poverty Line 50.1% ±3.6 pp48,826 ±3,517
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 11.1% ±1.7 pp10,846 ±1,678
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Below Poverty Line 23.2%±2.5 pp22,580±2,429 16.8%±0.4 pp456,194±11,330 ▲ +6.3% 24/77
Below 200% Poverty Line 50.1%±3.6 pp48,826±3,517 33.4%±0.6 pp905,794±16,660 ▲ +16.7% 15/77
Deep Poverty (Below 50%) 11.1%±1.7 pp10,846±1,678 8.3%±0.3 pp226,117±7,649 ▲ +2.8% 24/77
Note: Poverty status compares a family’s pre-tax cash income with the Census poverty threshold for its family size. For example, in 2024 the threshold for a one-person family was $15,060. See more details on how poverty is defined and measured.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Material Hardship

Material Hardship

Category Austin
Food Insecurity 41.9%31,412
Housing Insecurity 32.6%24,484
Transportation Barriers 19.5%14,598
Threatened Utility Shutoff 22.1%16,614
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Food Insecurity 41.9%31,412 24.4%509,385 ▲ +17.5% 10/77
Housing Insecurity 32.6%24,484 19.7%411,266 ▲ +12.9% 9/77
Transportation Barriers 19.5%14,598 11.6%242,167 ▲ +7.9% 10/77
Threatened Utility Shutoff 22.1%16,614 11.9%248,430 ▲ +10.2% 13/77
Note: Food insecurity means not having enough money to buy food in the past 12 months. Housing insecurity means worrying about losing housing in the past 12 months. Transportation barriers mean that lack of reliable transportation kept someone from medical appointments, meetings, work, or getting things needed for daily living in the past 12 months. Utility services threat means being threatened with utility service shutoff in the past 12 months.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Work & Employment

Employment Status, Ages 25–54

Category Austin
In Labor Force 79.2% ±1.9 pp30,626 ±752
↳ Employed 67.5% ±2.2 pp26,088 ±866
↳ Unemployed 11.7% ±1.8 pp4,538 ±699
↳ Unemployment Rate 14.8% ±2.3 pp—
Not in Labor Force 20.8% ±6.8 pp8,021 ±2,633
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
In Labor Force 79.2%±1.9 pp30,626±752 85.6%±0.3 pp1,069,076±3,868 ▼ -6.3% 56/77
↳ Employed 67.5%±2.2 pp26,088±866 79.6%±0.3 pp994,466±4,326 ▼ -12.1% 60/77
↳ Unemployed 11.7%±1.8 pp4,538±699 5.9%±0.2 pp73,968±2,788 ▲ +5.8% 12/77
↳ Unemployment Rate 14.8%±2.3 pp— 6.9%±0.3 pp86,502±3,342 ▲ +7.9% 13/77
Not in Labor Force 20.8%±6.8 pp8,021±2,633 14.4%±1.1 pp180,399±14,344 ▲ +6.3% 22/77
Note: “In the Labor Force” counts people who are either employed or unemployed but actively looking for work. “Not in the Labor Force” counts those who are neither working nor looking for work; common reasons include disability, caregiving responsibilities, schooling, and early retirement. The unemployment rate is the share of the labor force (not of all adults) who are looking for work but do not currently have a job.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population 25 to 54 years old · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Occupation

Category Austin
Management, Business, Science & Arts 28.1% ±2.7 pp10,839 ±1,024
↳ Management Occupations 7.2% ±1.6 pp2,769 ±600
↳ Business & Financial Operations 6.0% ±1.2 pp2,328 ±473
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.7% ±0.9 pp1,030 ±353
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.7% ±0.5 pp252 ±184
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.4% ±0.4 pp142 ±147
↳ Community & Social Service 2.2% ±0.7 pp845 ±274
↳ Legal Occupations 0.5% ±0.4 pp199 ±141
↳ Education, Training & Library 4.5% ±1.3 pp1,747 ±488
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 1.1% ±0.5 pp441 ±205
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 1.9% ±0.6 pp727 ±225
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.9% ±0.5 pp359 ±184
Service 26.8% ±2.7 pp10,334 ±1,048
↳ Healthcare Support 6.1% ±1.2 pp2,354 ±446
↳ Protective Service 5.3% ±1.2 pp2,030 ±445
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 7.6% ±1.7 pp2,933 ±646
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8% ±1.2 pp1,848 ±459
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.0% ±0.8 pp1,169 ±306
Sales & Office 18.8% ±2.1 pp7,245 ±800
↳ Sales & Related 5.6% ±1.1 pp2,151 ±429
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.2% ±1.8 pp5,094 ±688
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.1% ±1.3 pp2,337 ±517
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1% ±0.3 pp42 ±110
↳ Construction & Extraction 3.7% ±1.1 pp1,438 ±421
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.2% ±0.7 pp857 ±277
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 20.3% ±2.5 pp7,843 ±957
↳ Production Occupations 6.0% ±1.3 pp2,332 ±488
↳ Transportation Occupations 6.5% ±1.4 pp2,495 ±545
↳ Material Moving Occupations 7.8% ±1.6 pp3,016 ±601
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Management, Business, Science & Arts 28.1%±2.7 pp10,839±1,024 49.2%±0.4 pp686,743±5,710 ▼ -21.1% 58/77
↳ Management Occupations 7.2%±1.6 pp2,769±600 12.3%±0.3 pp172,182±3,807 ▼ -5.2% 54/77
↳ Business & Financial Operations 6.0%±1.2 pp2,328±473 9.1%±0.2 pp127,081±3,358 ▼ -3.1% 37/77
↳ Computer & Mathematical 2.7%±0.9 pp1,030±353 4.9%±0.2 pp68,921±2,690 ▼ -2.3% 42/77
↳ Architecture & Engineering 0.7%±0.5 pp252±184 1.6%±0.1 pp22,779±1,380 ▼ -1.0% 56/77
↳ Life, Physical & Social Science 0.4%±0.4 pp142±147 1.4%±0.1 pp19,126±1,340 ▼ -1.0% 56/77
↳ Community & Social Service 2.2%±0.7 pp845±274 1.9%±0.1 pp26,973±1,500 ▲ +0.3% 29/77
↳ Legal Occupations 0.5%±0.4 pp199±141 2.3%±0.1 pp31,629±1,814 ▼ -1.8% 55/77
↳ Education, Training & Library 4.5%±1.3 pp1,747±488 6.6%±0.2 pp92,316±2,697 ▼ -2.1% 65/77
↳ Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports & Media 1.1%±0.5 pp441±205 3.1%±0.1 pp43,879±1,786 ▼ -2.0% 57/77
↳ Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners 1.9%±0.6 pp727±225 4.6%±0.2 pp63,551±2,652 ▼ -2.7% 62/77
↳ Health Technologists & Technicians 0.9%±0.5 pp359±184 1.3%±0.1 pp18,306±1,387 ▼ -0.4% 59/77
Service 26.8%±2.7 pp10,334±1,048 16.9%±0.3 pp235,977±4,217 ▲ +9.9% 13/77
↳ Healthcare Support 6.1%±1.2 pp2,354±446 3.4%±0.2 pp46,792±2,107 ▲ +2.7% 15/77
↳ Protective Service 5.3%±1.2 pp2,030±445 2.8%±0.1 pp39,146±1,734 ▲ +2.5% 20/77
↳ Food Preparation & Serving 7.6%±1.7 pp2,933±646 5.1%±0.2 pp70,514±2,393 ▲ +2.5% 13/77
↳ Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance 4.8%±1.2 pp1,848±459 3.0%±0.1 pp41,783±1,967 ▲ +1.8% 27/77
↳ Personal Care & Service 3.0%±0.8 pp1,169±306 2.7%±0.1 pp37,742±1,657 ▲ +0.3% 31/77
Sales & Office 18.8%±2.1 pp7,245±800 17.4%±0.3 pp243,580±4,754 ▲ +1.3% 36/77
↳ Sales & Related 5.6%±1.1 pp2,151±429 8.1%±0.2 pp113,073±3,174 ▼ -2.5% 69/77
↳ Office & Administrative Support 13.2%±1.8 pp5,094±688 9.3%±0.3 pp130,507±3,591 ▲ +3.8% 17/77
Natural Resources, Construction & Maintenance 6.1%±1.3 pp2,337±517 4.6%±0.2 pp64,338±2,929 ▲ +1.4% 29/77
↳ Farming, Fishing & Forestry 0.1%±0.3 pp42±110 0.1%±0.0 pp1,506±406 0% 26/77
↳ Construction & Extraction 3.7%±1.1 pp1,438±421 2.8%±0.1 pp39,432±2,062 ▲ +0.9% 31/77
↳ Installation, Maintenance & Repair 2.2%±0.7 pp857±277 1.7%±0.1 pp23,400±1,722 ▲ +0.5% 31/77
Production, Transportation & Material Moving 20.3%±2.5 pp7,843±957 11.8%±0.3 pp165,261±3,629 ▲ +8.5% 16/77
↳ Production Occupations 6.0%±1.3 pp2,332±488 4.2%±0.2 pp57,989±2,275 ▲ +1.9% 26/77
↳ Transportation Occupations 6.5%±1.4 pp2,495±545 3.9%±0.2 pp54,099±2,118 ▲ +2.6% 20/77
↳ Material Moving Occupations 7.8%±1.6 pp3,016±601 3.8%±0.2 pp53,173±2,312 ▲ +4.0% 12/77
Note: Occupation categories follow the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system. See the full listing of occupations in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Industry of Employment

Category Austin
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.2% ±0.3 pp79 ±123
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1% ±0.3 pp37 ±109
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.1% ±0.3 pp42 ±118
Construction 4.6% ±1.2 pp1,790 ±467
Manufacturing 8.0% ±1.4 pp3,083 ±525
Wholesale Trade 1.1% ±0.6 pp423 ±239
Retail Trade 9.4% ±1.4 pp3,638 ±551
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 11.6% ±1.6 pp4,469 ±607
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 11.4% ±1.6 pp4,395 ±605
↳ Utilities 0.2% ±0.3 pp74 ±121
Information 1.1% ±0.5 pp426 ±212
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.7% ±1.4 pp2,591 ±522
↳ Finance & Insurance 5.1% ±1.2 pp1,953 ±461
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.7% ±0.7 pp638 ±276
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 10.9% ±1.6 pp4,212 ±611
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.9% ±1.2 pp1,889 ±467
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1% ±0.3 pp28 ±111
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.9% ±1.1 pp2,295 ±439
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 23.7% ±2.2 pp9,146 ±834
↳ Educational Services 6.9% ±1.4 pp2,667 ±534
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.8% ±1.8 pp6,479 ±713
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.4% ±1.7 pp4,024 ±647
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.4% ±0.6 pp536 ±219
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 9.0% ±1.6 pp3,488 ±626
Other Services 6.2% ±1.5 pp2,394 ±585
Public Administration 6.0% ±1.1 pp2,323 ±428
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.2%±0.3 pp79±123 0.2%±0.0 pp— 0% 30/77
↳ Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting 0.1%±0.3 pp37±109 0.2%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 39/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.1%±0.3 pp42±118 0.0%±0.0 pp— ▲ +0.1% 7/77
Construction 4.6%±1.2 pp1,790±467 3.8%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.9% 27/77
Manufacturing 8.0%±1.4 pp3,083±525 7.7%±0.2 pp— ▲ +0.3% 28/77
Wholesale Trade 1.1%±0.6 pp423±239 2.0%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.9% 61/77
Retail Trade 9.4%±1.4 pp3,638±551 8.2%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.2% 41/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 11.6%±1.6 pp4,469±607 7.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +4.5% 18/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 11.4%±1.6 pp4,395±605 6.5%±0.2 pp— ▲ +4.8% 15/77
↳ Utilities 0.2%±0.3 pp74±121 0.5%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.3% 59/77
Information 1.1%±0.5 pp426±212 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.0% 51/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 6.7%±1.4 pp2,591±522 8.8%±0.2 pp— ▼ -2.1% 39/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 5.1%±1.2 pp1,953±461 6.7%±0.2 pp— ▼ -1.6% 34/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 1.7%±0.7 pp638±276 2.1%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.5% 44/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 10.9%±1.6 pp4,212±611 18.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -7.3% 62/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.9%±1.2 pp1,889±467 13.4%±0.3 pp— ▼ -8.5% 56/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%±0.3 pp28±111 0.1%±0.0 pp— ▼ -0.1% 30/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 5.9%±1.1 pp2,295±439 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.3% 26/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 23.7%±2.2 pp9,146±834 24.2%±0.4 pp— ▼ -0.5% 46/77
↳ Educational Services 6.9%±1.4 pp2,667±534 10.5%±0.2 pp— ▼ -3.6% 67/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.8%±1.8 pp6,479±713 13.7%±0.3 pp— ▲ +3.1% 25/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 10.4%±1.7 pp4,024±647 9.1%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.3% 27/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 1.4%±0.6 pp536±219 2.2%±0.1 pp— ▼ -0.8% 55/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 9.0%±1.6 pp3,488±626 6.9%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.1% 23/77
Other Services 6.2%±1.5 pp2,394±585 4.6%±0.2 pp— ▲ +1.6% 13/77
Public Administration 6.0%±1.1 pp2,323±428 4.0%±0.2 pp— ▲ +2.0% 24/77
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Class of Worker

Category Austin
Private Company Employee 64.9% ±2.2 pp25,046 ±849
Self-Employed 7.9% ±1.4 pp3,055 ±527
Nonprofit 9.9% ±1.7 pp3,811 ±671
Government 17.2% ±2.1 pp6,650 ±802
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1% ±0.3 pp36 ±108
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Private Company Employee 64.9%±2.2 pp25,046±849 67.9%±0.4 pp947,845±5,822 ▼ -3.0% 34/77
Self-Employed 7.9%±1.4 pp3,055±527 8.3%±0.2 pp115,690±2,989 ▼ -0.4% 34/77
Nonprofit 9.9%±1.7 pp3,811±671 12.1%±0.3 pp169,124±4,035 ▼ -2.2% 54/77
Government 17.2%±2.1 pp6,650±802 12.9%±0.3 pp179,945±4,021 ▲ +4.3% 29/77
Unpaid Family Worker 0.1%±0.3 pp36±108 0.2%±0.0 pp2,312±408 ▼ -0.1% 34/77
Note: Unpaid family workers are people who worked without pay in a family member’s business, farm, or professional practice. This category does not include other roles such as stay at home parents.
Universe: Civilian employed population 16 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Work

Category Austin
Full-Time, Year-Round 62.2% ±2.2 pp27,444 ±966
Part-Time or Part-Year 37.8% ±2.4 pp16,664 ±1,058
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Full-Time, Year-Round 62.2%±2.2 pp27,444±966 67.0%±0.3 pp1,025,726±3,875 ▼ -4.8% 52/77
Part-Time or Part-Year 37.8%±2.4 pp16,664±1,058 33.0%±0.3 pp504,210±4,897 ▲ +4.8% 26/77
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Shares are calculated among workers who reported earnings; people with no earnings are excluded.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Earnings of Full-Time, Year-Round Workers

Category Austin
Average FT Earnings $57,261±$2,707
10th Percentile FT Earnings $20,660±$1,577
25th Percentile FT Earnings $32,346±$1,338
Median FT Earnings $45,301±$1,868
75th Percentile FT Earnings $67,896±$3,319
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average FT Earnings $57,261±$2,707 $96,214±$968 ▼ −$38,953 59/76
10th Percentile FT Earnings $20,660±$1,577 $29,008±$387 ▼ −$8,348 68/77
25th Percentile FT Earnings $32,346±$1,338 $43,011±$345 ▼ −$10,665 69/77
Median FT Earnings $45,301±$1,868 $69,663±$530 ▼ −$24,362 68/77
75th Percentile FT Earnings $67,896±$3,319 Over $100,000 ▼ −$32,104+ 68/77
90th Percentile FT Earnings Over $100,000 Over $100,000 — 1/77
Note: ‘Full-time, year-round’ means usually working 35 or more hours per week for 50 or more weeks in the past 12 months. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Full-time, year-round workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $54,781 ±1,825 $54,852 ±1,862 $57,261 ±2,707 ▲ +$2,480▲ +$2,409▲ +$71
Chicago citywide $83,170 ±714 $91,467 ±682 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$13,044▲ +$4,747▲ +$8,297
Average FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $41,342 ±1,377 $44,705 ±1,518 $57,261 ±2,707 ▲ +$15,919▲ +$12,557▲ +$3,362
Chicago citywide $62,767 ±539 $74,546 ±556 $96,214 ±968 ▲ +$33,447▲ +$21,669▲ +$11,778
10th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $19,629 ±1,292 $19,281 ±1,046 $20,660 ±1,577 ▲ +$1,031▲ +$1,379▼ −$348
Chicago citywide $24,209 ±243 $26,113 ±152 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$4,799▲ +$2,895▲ +$1,904
10th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $14,814 ±975 $15,714 ±852 $20,660 ±1,577 ▲ +$5,847▲ +$4,946▲ +$901
Chicago citywide $18,270 ±183 $21,282 ±124 $29,008 ±387 ▲ +$10,738▲ +$7,726▲ +$3,012
25th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $29,846 ±1,307 $29,200 ±1,607 $32,346 ±1,338 ▲ +$2,500▲ +$3,147▼ −$646
Chicago citywide $37,393 ±278 $39,415 ±229 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$5,618▲ +$3,597▲ +$2,021
25th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $22,524 ±986 $23,798 ±1,310 $32,346 ±1,338 ▲ +$9,822▲ +$8,548▲ +$1,274
Chicago citywide $28,220 ±210 $32,123 ±187 $43,011 ±345 ▲ +$14,791▲ +$10,888▲ +$3,903
Median FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $45,527 ±1,432 $45,128 ±1,621 $45,301 ±1,868 ▼ −$227▲ +$173▼ −$399
Chicago citywide $60,575 ±496 $64,628 ±327 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$9,088▲ +$5,034▲ +$4,054
Median FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $34,359 ±1,080 $36,779 ±1,321 $45,301 ±1,868 ▲ +$10,942▲ +$8,522▲ +$2,421
Chicago citywide $45,715 ±374 $52,672 ±266 $69,663 ±530 ▲ +$23,948▲ +$16,991▲ +$6,957
75th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $69,384 ±2,023 $68,189 ±2,862 $67,896 ±3,319 ▼ −$1,488▼ −$293▼ −$1,195
Chicago citywide $98,274 ±615 $108,202 ±616 — ——▲ +$9,928
75th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $52,363 ±1,526 $55,574 ±2,332 $67,896 ±3,319 ▲ +$15,533▲ +$12,322▲ +$3,211
Chicago citywide $74,166 ±464 $88,185 ±502 — ——▲ +$14,019
90th Percentile FT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $98,381 ±4,887 $105,263 ±5,568 — ——▲ +$6,882
Chicago citywide — — — ———
90th Percentile FT Earnings (nominal dollars) $74,247 ±3,688 $85,790 ±4,538 — ——▲ +$11,543
Chicago citywide — — — ———

Earnings of Part-Time or Part-Year Workers

Category Austin
Average PT Earnings $22,583±$1,567
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,104±$439
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,886±$1,252
Median PT Earnings $18,676±$1,651
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,154±$2,751
90th Percentile PT Earnings $47,330±$4,130
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average PT Earnings $22,583±$1,567 $33,575±$750 ▼ −$10,992 55/76
10th Percentile PT Earnings $2,104±$439 $2,183±$87 ▼ −$79 40/77
25th Percentile PT Earnings $6,886±$1,252 $7,222±$206 ▼ −$335 39/77
Median PT Earnings $18,676±$1,651 $19,180±$393 ▼ −$504 32/77
75th Percentile PT Earnings $30,154±$2,751 $38,498±$681 ▼ −$8,344 54/77
90th Percentile PT Earnings $47,330±$4,130 $73,776±$1,391 ▼ −$26,447 60/77
Note: ‘Part-time or part-year’ includes everyone who did not work full-time, year-round—those who usually worked fewer than 35 hours per week or fewer than 50 weeks during the year. Weeks with paid vacation or paid sick leave count as weeks worked. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings (part-time or part-year) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $19,685 ±1,304 $23,353 ±3,156 $22,583 ±1,567 ▲ +$2,898▼ −$770▲ +$3,668
Chicago citywide $27,076 ±473 $31,236 ±676 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$6,500▲ +$2,340▲ +$4,160
Average PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $14,856 ±984 $19,033 ±2,572 $22,583 ±1,567 ▲ +$7,727▲ +$3,550▲ +$4,177
Chicago citywide $20,433 ±357 $25,457 ±551 $33,575 ±750 ▲ +$13,142▲ +$8,118▲ +$5,024
10th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,867 ±256 $2,278 ±405 $2,104 ±439 ▲ +$238▼ −$174▲ +$411
Chicago citywide $2,230 ±48 $2,283 ±59 $2,183 ±87 ▼ −$47▼ −$100▲ +$53
10th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $1,409 ±193 $1,857 ±330 $2,104 ±439 ▲ +$696▲ +$248▲ +$448
Chicago citywide $1,683 ±36 $1,861 ±48 $2,183 ±87 ▲ +$500▲ +$322▲ +$178
25th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $5,674 ±817 $6,394 ±837 $6,886 ±1,252 ▲ +$1,212▲ +$492▲ +$720
Chicago citywide $6,390 ±123 $6,841 ±156 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$832▲ +$381▲ +$451
25th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $4,282 ±616 $5,211 ±682 $6,886 ±1,252 ▲ +$2,604▲ +$1,675▲ +$929
Chicago citywide $4,822 ±93 $5,575 ±127 $7,222 ±206 ▲ +$2,399▲ +$1,646▲ +$753
Median PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $13,299 ±974 $15,201 ±1,291 $18,676 ±1,651 ▲ +$5,377▲ +$3,475▲ +$1,902
Chicago citywide $15,461 ±166 $17,025 ±275 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$3,719▲ +$2,155▲ +$1,563
Median PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $10,036 ±735 $12,389 ±1,052 $18,676 ±1,651 ▲ +$8,639▲ +$6,287▲ +$2,352
Chicago citywide $11,668 ±125 $13,875 ±224 $19,180 ±393 ▲ +$7,512▲ +$5,305▲ +$2,207
75th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $24,690 ±2,375 $25,708 ±1,460 $30,154 ±2,751 ▲ +$5,464▲ +$4,445▲ +$1,019
Chicago citywide $30,795 ±619 $34,779 ±505 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$7,703▲ +$3,719▲ +$3,984
75th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $18,633 ±1,792 $20,952 ±1,190 $30,154 ±2,751 ▲ +$11,521▲ +$9,201▲ +$2,320
Chicago citywide $23,241 ±468 $28,345 ±412 $38,498 ±681 ▲ +$15,257▲ +$10,153▲ +$5,104
90th Percentile PT Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $43,940 ±4,287 $46,706 ±6,779 $47,330 ±4,130 ▲ +$3,390▲ +$624▲ +$2,765
Chicago citywide $61,207 ±1,249 $68,040 ±1,298 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$12,570▲ +$5,737▲ +$6,833
90th Percentile PT Earnings (nominal dollars) $33,161 ±3,235 $38,065 ±5,525 $47,330 ±4,130 ▲ +$14,169▲ +$9,265▲ +$4,904
Chicago citywide $46,192 ±942 $55,452 ±1,058 $73,776 ±1,391 ▲ +$27,585▲ +$18,324▲ +$9,261

Earnings of All Workers

Category Austin
Average Earnings $44,160±$1,639
10th Percentile Earnings $6,669±$1,031
25th Percentile Earnings $19,467±$1,102
Median Earnings $35,546±$1,582
75th Percentile Earnings $56,750±$2,452
90th Percentile Earnings $90,113±$5,551
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Earnings $44,160±$1,639 $75,571±$768 ▼ −$31,411 57/76
10th Percentile Earnings $6,669±$1,031 $8,529±$272 ▼ −$1,860 46/77
25th Percentile Earnings $19,467±$1,102 $25,183±$358 ▼ −$5,716 50/77
Median Earnings $35,546±$1,582 $51,367±$471 ▼ −$15,821 63/77
75th Percentile Earnings $56,750±$2,452 $93,324±$598 ▼ −$36,573 65/77
90th Percentile Earnings $90,113±$5,551 Over $100,000 ▼ −$9,887+ 65/77
Note: Includes all workers who reported earnings in the past 12 months, regardless of full-time or part-time/part-year work status. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s earnings brackets among workers who reported earnings. If a percentile of earnings is above $100,000, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over $100,000.” That cutoff has not changed since 2010–14, so it is worth less in later releases: $132,506 in 2024 dollars for 2010–14 and $122,699 for 2015–19.
Universe: Workers 16 years and over with earnings · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $41,134 ±1,366 $43,801 ±1,652 $44,160 ±1,639 ▲ +$3,026▲ +$359▲ +$2,666
Chicago citywide $62,453 ±534 $71,626 ±551 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$13,118▲ +$3,945▲ +$9,173
Average Earnings (nominal dollars) $31,043 ±1,031 $35,698 ±1,346 $44,160 ±1,639 ▲ +$13,117▲ +$8,462▲ +$4,654
Chicago citywide $47,133 ±403 $58,375 ±449 $75,571 ±768 ▲ +$28,438▲ +$17,196▲ +$11,243
10th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $5,824 ±864 $7,253 ±898 $6,669 ±1,031 ▲ +$845▼ −$584▲ +$1,430
Chicago citywide $6,858 ±139 $8,358 ±164 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$1,671▲ +$171▲ +$1,500
10th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $4,395 ±652 $5,912 ±732 $6,669 ±1,031 ▲ +$2,274▲ +$758▲ +$1,516
Chicago citywide $5,176 ±105 $6,812 ±134 $8,529 ±272 ▲ +$3,354▲ +$1,717▲ +$1,636
25th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $15,101 ±817 $17,814 ±935 $19,467 ±1,102 ▲ +$4,366▲ +$1,653▲ +$2,713
Chicago citywide $19,598 ±241 $23,173 ±290 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$5,585▲ +$2,010▲ +$3,576
25th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $11,397 ±617 $14,518 ±762 $19,467 ±1,102 ▲ +$8,070▲ +$4,949▲ +$3,122
Chicago citywide $14,790 ±182 $18,886 ±236 $25,183 ±358 ▲ +$10,393▲ +$6,297▲ +$4,096
Median Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $32,370 ±1,416 $33,722 ±1,736 $35,546 ±1,582 ▲ +$3,176▲ +$1,824▲ +$1,352
Chicago citywide $42,365 ±293 $47,195 ±370 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$9,002▲ +$4,172▲ +$4,830
Median Earnings (nominal dollars) $24,429 ±1,069 $27,483 ±1,415 $35,546 ±1,582 ▲ +$11,117▲ +$8,063▲ +$3,054
Chicago citywide $31,972 ±221 $38,464 ±302 $51,367 ±471 ▲ +$19,395▲ +$12,903▲ +$6,492
75th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $55,482 ±2,077 $57,858 ±2,941 $56,750 ±2,452 ▲ +$1,268▼ −$1,107▲ +$2,376
Chicago citywide $78,784 ±555 $87,853 ±597 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$14,540▲ +$5,471▲ +$9,069
75th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $41,872 ±1,567 $47,154 ±2,397 $56,750 ±2,452 ▲ +$14,879▲ +$9,596▲ +$5,283
Chicago citywide $59,457 ±418 $71,600 ±486 $93,324 ±598 ▲ +$33,867▲ +$21,723▲ +$12,144
90th Percentile Earnings (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $85,573 ±3,460 $90,504 ±4,860 $90,113 ±5,551 ▲ +$4,540▼ −$391▲ +$4,931
Chicago citywide $128,659 ±682 — — ———
90th Percentile Earnings (nominal dollars) $64,581 ±2,611 $73,761 ±3,961 $90,113 ±5,551 ▲ +$25,532▲ +$16,352▲ +$9,180
Chicago citywide $97,097 ±515 — — ———

Economic Mobility

Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Austin, Chicago

Category Austin
Household income at age 35 $30,136 ±$347
Household income percentile rank 32.1 ±0.25 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 3.82% ±0.22 pp
Individual income at age 35 $27,350 ±$329
Fraction married 10.9% ±0.35 pp
Employment rate 75.5% ±0.50 pp
Incarceration rate 4.74% ±0.30 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Austin City Difference
Household income at age 35 $30,136 ±$347 $43,090 ±$109 −$12,954
Household income percentile rank 32.1 ±0.25 pp 40.9 ±0.07 pp −8.8 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 3.82% ±0.22 pp 11.4% ±0.08 pp −7.6 pp
Individual income at age 35 $27,350 ±$329 $33,545 ±$85 −$6,194
Fraction married 10.9% ±0.35 pp 26.4% ±0.12 pp −15.5 pp
Employment rate 75.5% ±0.50 pp 74.4% ±0.12 pp +1.1 pp
Incarceration rate 4.74% ±0.30 pp 2.87% ±0.06 pp +1.9 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago. Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it. Incarceration was measured on April 1, 2010.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Predicted Adult Outcomes for People Who Grew Up in Austin, Chicago in Lower-Income Families

Category Austin
Household income at age 35 $26,311 ±$440
Household income percentile rank 29.3 ±0.32 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.12% ±0.26 pp
Individual income at age 35 $24,737 ±$417
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Austin City Difference
Household income at age 35 $26,311 ±$440 $34,712 ±$133 −$8,401
Household income percentile rank 29.3 ±0.32 pp 35.3 ±0.09 pp −6.0 pp
Share reaching the top 20% of household income 2.12% ±0.26 pp 6.31% ±0.10 pp −4.2 pp
Individual income at age 35 $24,737 ±$417 $28,717 ±$114 −$3,979
Note: These are predicted outcomes for children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago with parents at the 25th percentile of national household income (about $35,800 a year in 2024 dollars). Adult outcomes were measured in 2014 and 2015, when they were ages 31–37. Income amounts are adjusted for inflation and shown in 2024 dollars; they describe income measured in 2014–2015. Household income includes a spouse’s income; individual income excludes it.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Geographic Mobility of People Who Grew Up in Austin, Chicago

Category Austin
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 78.5% ±0.49 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 24.4% ±0.51 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)
Category Austin City Difference
Stayed in the greater Chicago area 78.5% ±0.49 pp 78.1% ±0.12 pp +0.3 pp
Stayed in the same small immediate neighborhood area 24.4% ±0.51 pp 22.9% ±0.12 pp +1.5 pp
Note: These measures follow children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago. Adult residence is measured using the most recent available address, generally from 2015, when this cohort was ages 31–37. “Greater Chicago area” means the Census commuting zone for the Chicago area. “Small immediate neighborhood area” means the childhood Census tract.
Universe: Children born 1978–1983 who grew up in Austin, Chicago · Geography: Census tract · Source: IRS tax-return and Census data compiled by Opportunity Insights for The Opportunity Atlas (2018)

Local Businesses

Jobs in Austin

Category Austin
All jobs located in austin 14,839
Austin jobs held by Austin residents 7.0%
Austin jobs held by non-Austin residents 93.0%
Employed residents working in Austin 2.7%
Employed residents working outside Austin 97.3%
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin Chicago neighborhood median Difference Rank
All jobs located in austin 14,839 5,320 ▲ +9,519 12/77
Austin jobs held by Austin residents 7.0% 5.8% ▲ +1.2 pp 29/77
Austin jobs held by non-Austin residents 93.0% 94.2% ▼ −1.2 pp 49/77
Employed residents working in Austin 2.7% 2.6% ▲ +0.1 pp 35/77
Employed residents working outside Austin 97.3% 97.4% ▼ −0.1 pp 43/77
Universe: LODES-covered wage-and-salary jobs located in, or primary jobs held by residents of, this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
All jobs located in austin 18,806 14,748 14,839 ▼ −3,967▲ +91▼ −4,058
Chicago citywide 5,236 5,698 5,320 ▲ +84▼ −378▲ +462
Austin jobs held by Austin residents 7.7%1,283 7.0%912 7.0%923 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −360– 0.0 pp▲ +11▼ −0.7 pp▼ −371
Chicago citywide 5.5%246 5.6%306 5.8%279 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +33▲ +0.1 pp▼ −27▲ +0.2 pp▲ +60
Austin jobs held by non-Austin residents 92.3%15,374 93.0%12,163 93.0%12,248 ▲ +0.7 pp▼ −3,126– 0.0 pp▲ +85▲ +0.7 pp▼ −3,211
Chicago citywide 94.5%4,320 94.4%4,646 94.2%4,657 ▼ −0.3 pp▲ +337▼ −0.1 pp▲ +11▼ −0.2 pp▲ +326
Employed residents working in Austin 3.9%1,283 2.6%912 2.7%923 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −360▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11▼ −1.2 pp▼ −371
Chicago citywide 2.5%246 2.7%306 2.6%279 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +33▼ −0.1 pp▼ −27▲ +0.1 pp▲ +60
Employed residents working outside Austin 96.1%31,747 97.4%33,663 97.3%33,199 ▲ +1.2 pp▲ +1,452▼ −0.1 pp▼ −464▲ +1.2 pp▲ +1,916
Chicago citywide 97.5%9,791 97.3%10,346 97.4%10,385 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +594▲ +0.1 pp▲ +39▼ −0.1 pp▲ +555

Industry of Jobs in Austin

Category Austin
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0
Construction 11.5%1,701
Manufacturing 13.6%2,023
Wholesale Trade 8.0%1,194
Retail Trade 14.6%2,170
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.1%170
↳ Utilities 0.0%1
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.1%169
Information 1.5%217
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.6%539
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.3%193
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.3%346
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 17.9%2,657
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 11.6%1,719
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%21
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 6.2%917
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 17.5%2,600
↳ Educational Services 1.6%231
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.0%2,369
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.4%951
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.2%23
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.3%928
Other Services 4.2%616
Public Administration 0.0%1
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%423 0% 25/77
↳ Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%36 0% 9/77
Construction 11.5%1,701 1.9%27,207 ▲ +9.6% 2/77
Manufacturing 13.6%2,023 4.4%64,747 ▲ +9.2% 18/77
Wholesale Trade 8.0%1,194 2.8%41,460 ▲ +5.2% 13/77
Retail Trade 14.6%2,170 6.6%96,413 ▲ +8.0% 27/77
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 1.1%170 6.0%87,817 ▼ -4.9% 51/77
↳ Utilities 0.0%1 0.3%5,012 ▼ -0.3% 20/77
↳ Transportation & Warehousing 1.1%169 5.7%82,805 ▼ -4.5% 49/77
Information 1.5%217 3.5%51,095 ▼ -2.0% 19/77
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 3.6%539 10.8%157,520 ▼ -7.1% 44/77
↳ Finance & Insurance 1.3%193 8.6%125,824 ▼ -7.3% 49/77
↳ Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 2.3%346 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.2% 23/77
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 17.9%2,657 23.2%339,220 ▼ -5.3% 20/77
↳ Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 11.6%1,719 14.2%207,444 ▼ -2.6% 8/77
↳ Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.1%21 1.2%16,872 ▼ -1.0% 21/77
↳ Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 6.2%917 7.9%114,904 ▼ -1.7% 30/77
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 17.5%2,600 23.0%336,089 ▼ -5.4% 46/77
↳ Educational Services 1.6%231 9.2%134,671 ▼ -7.6% 56/77
↳ Health Care & Social Assistance 16.0%2,369 13.8%201,418 ▲ +2.2% 38/77
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 6.4%951 10.3%151,055 ▼ -3.9% 59/77
↳ Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.2%23 1.9%27,339 ▼ -1.7% 51/77
↳ Accommodation & Food Services 6.3%928 8.5%123,716 ▼ -2.2% 55/77
Other Services 4.2%616 4.0%59,136 ▲ +0.1% 47/77
Public Administration 0.0%1 3.5%51,418 ▼ -3.5% 17/77
Note: Industry categories follow the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS). See the full listing of industries in each category. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Mining 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%181 0.0%569 0.0%423 – 0.0 pp▲ +242– 0.0 pp▼ −146– 0.0 pp▲ +388
Mining, Quarrying & Oil and Gas Extraction 0.0%0 0.0%0 0.0%0 – 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0– 0.0 pp– 0
Chicago citywide 0.0%140 0.0%374 0.0%36 – 0.0 pp▼ −104– 0.0 pp▼ −338– 0.0 pp▲ +234
Construction 5.3%999 8.4%1,246 11.5%1,701 ▲ +6.2 pp▲ +702▲ +3.0 pp▲ +455▲ +3.1 pp▲ +247
Chicago citywide 1.6%20,789 1.8%26,012 1.9%27,207 ▲ +0.3 pp▲ +6,418– 0.0 pp▲ +1,195▲ +0.3 pp▲ +5,223
Manufacturing 13.8%2,603 18.1%2,664 13.6%2,023 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −580▼ −4.4 pp▼ −641▲ +4.2 pp▲ +61
Chicago citywide 4.6%61,066 4.5%63,597 4.4%64,747 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,681▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,150▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,531
Wholesale Trade 4.1%765 7.9%1,171 8.0%1,194 ▲ +4.0 pp▲ +429▲ +0.1 pp▲ +23▲ +3.9 pp▲ +406
Chicago citywide 3.0%39,431 2.9%41,789 2.8%41,460 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +2,029▼ −0.1 pp▼ −329▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,358
Retail Trade 11.6%2,175 12.7%1,876 14.6%2,170 ▲ +3.1 pp▼ −5▲ +1.9 pp▲ +294▲ +1.2 pp▼ −299
Chicago citywide 7.4%97,262 6.9%97,836 6.6%96,413 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −849▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,423▼ −0.5 pp▲ +574
Transportation, Warehousing & Utilities 2.2%413 1.2%171 1.1%170 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −243– 0.0 pp▼ −1▼ −1.0 pp▼ −242
Chicago citywide 5.4%71,320 5.6%79,303 6.0%87,817 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +16,497▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,514▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,983
Utilities 0.0%2 0.0%3 0.0%1 – 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▼ −2– 0.0 pp▲ +1
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,383 0.3%4,956 0.3%5,012 – 0.0 pp▲ +629– 0.0 pp▲ +56– 0.0 pp▲ +573
Transportation & Warehousing 2.2%411 1.1%168 1.1%169 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −242– 0.0 pp▲ +1▼ −1.0 pp▼ −243
Chicago citywide 5.1%66,937 5.2%74,347 5.7%82,805 ▲ +0.6 pp▲ +15,868▲ +0.4 pp▲ +8,458▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,410
Information 2.6%488 4.3%632 1.5%217 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −271▼ −2.8 pp▼ −415▲ +1.7 pp▲ +144
Chicago citywide 3.1%40,514 3.4%48,135 3.5%51,095 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +10,581▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,960▲ +0.3 pp▲ +7,621
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate 2.8%527 4.5%658 3.6%539 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +12▼ −0.8 pp▼ −119▲ +1.7 pp▲ +131
Chicago citywide 10.5%138,287 10.6%150,163 10.8%157,520 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +19,233▲ +0.2 pp▲ +7,357▲ +0.1 pp▲ +11,876
Finance & Insurance 1.9%350 1.0%154 1.3%193 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −157▲ +0.3 pp▲ +39▼ −0.8 pp▼ −196
Chicago citywide 8.5%111,307 8.4%119,147 8.6%125,824 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +14,517▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,677▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7,840
Real Estate & Rental and Leasing 0.9%177 3.4%504 2.3%346 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +169▼ −1.1 pp▼ −158▲ +2.5 pp▲ +327
Chicago citywide 2.1%26,980 2.2%31,016 2.2%31,696 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,716– 0.0 pp▲ +680▲ +0.1 pp▲ +4,036
Professional, Scientific & Management Services 35.0%6,576 14.4%2,119 17.9%2,657 ▼ −17.1 pp▼ −3,919▲ +3.5 pp▲ +538▼ −20.6 pp▼ −4,457
Chicago citywide 21.2%278,928 22.6%319,744 23.2%339,220 ▲ +2.0 pp▲ +60,292▲ +0.6 pp▲ +19,476▲ +1.3 pp▲ +40,816
Professional, Scientific & Technical Services 4.0%752 5.4%803 11.6%1,719 ▲ +7.6 pp▲ +967▲ +6.1 pp▲ +916▲ +1.4 pp▲ +51
Chicago citywide 11.8%155,200 12.9%182,462 14.2%207,444 ▲ +2.4 pp▲ +52,244▲ +1.3 pp▲ +24,982▲ +1.1 pp▲ +27,262
Management of Companies & Enterprises 0.8%153 0.1%12 0.1%21 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −132▲ +0.1 pp▲ +9▼ −0.7 pp▼ −141
Chicago citywide 1.0%13,619 1.2%16,600 1.2%16,872 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,253– 0.0 pp▲ +272▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,981
Administrative, Support & Waste Management Services 30.2%5,671 8.8%1,304 6.2%917 ▼ −24.0 pp▼ −4,754▼ −2.7 pp▼ −387▼ −21.3 pp▼ −4,367
Chicago citywide 8.4%110,109 8.5%120,682 7.9%114,904 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +4,795▼ −0.7 pp▼ −5,778▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,573
Education, Health Care & Social Assistance 12.9%2,433 17.2%2,540 17.5%2,600 ▲ +4.6 pp▲ +167▲ +0.3 pp▲ +60▲ +4.3 pp▲ +107
Chicago citywide 23.5%308,633 22.1%313,540 23.0%336,089 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +27,456▲ +0.8 pp▲ +22,549▼ −1.4 pp▲ +4,907
Educational Services 0.6%122 1.1%162 1.6%231 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +109▲ +0.5 pp▲ +69▲ +0.4 pp▲ +40
Chicago citywide 10.1%132,909 9.0%128,169 9.2%134,671 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +1,762▲ +0.2 pp▲ +6,502▼ −1.1 pp▼ −4,740
Health Care & Social Assistance 12.3%2,311 16.1%2,378 16.0%2,369 ▲ +3.7 pp▲ +58▼ −0.2 pp▼ −9▲ +3.8 pp▲ +67
Chicago citywide 13.4%175,724 13.1%185,371 13.8%201,418 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +25,694▲ +0.7 pp▲ +16,047▼ −0.3 pp▲ +9,647
Arts, Entertainment, Recreation & Food Services 5.7%1,071 6.7%989 6.4%951 ▲ +0.7 pp▼ −120▼ −0.3 pp▼ −38▲ +1.0 pp▼ −82
Chicago citywide 10.9%143,753 11.5%162,749 10.3%151,055 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,302▼ −1.2 pp▼ −11,694▲ +0.5 pp▲ +18,996
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation 0.3%51 0.1%18 0.2%23 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −28– 0.0 pp▲ +5▼ −0.1 pp▼ −33
Chicago citywide 1.7%22,179 2.1%30,178 1.9%27,339 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +5,160▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,839▲ +0.4 pp▲ +7,999
Accommodation & Food Services 5.4%1,020 6.6%971 6.3%928 ▲ +0.8 pp▼ −92▼ −0.3 pp▼ −43▲ +1.2 pp▼ −49
Chicago citywide 9.3%121,574 9.4%132,571 8.5%123,716 ▼ −0.8 pp▲ +2,142▼ −0.9 pp▼ −8,855▲ +0.1 pp▲ +10,997
Other Services 3.9%739 4.6%682 4.2%616 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −123▼ −0.5 pp▼ −66▲ +0.7 pp▼ −57
Chicago citywide 4.5%59,098 4.4%61,698 4.0%59,136 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +38▼ −0.3 pp▼ −2,562▼ −0.1 pp▲ +2,600
Public Administration 0.1%17 0.0%0 0.0%1 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −16– 0.0 pp▲ +1▼ −0.1 pp▼ −17
Chicago citywide 4.2%54,814 3.6%51,684 3.5%51,418 ▼ −0.7 pp▼ −3,396▼ −0.1 pp▼ −266▼ −0.5 pp▼ −3,130

Earnings of Jobs in Austin

Category Austin
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 18.2%2,701
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 32.4%4,804
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 49.4%7,334
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 18.2%2,701 12.7%185,293 ▲ +5.5% 37/77
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 32.4%4,804 20.5%299,468 ▲ +11.9% 38/77
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 49.4%7,334 66.9%978,839 ▼ -17.5% 38/77
Note: LODES reports earnings in monthly bands; they are shown here as annual amounts. The bands use nominal dollars for each LODES release, including earlier periods. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Jobs paying $15,000/year or less 32.2%6,058 21.0%3,102 18.2%2,701 ▼ −14.0 pp▼ −3,357▼ −2.8 pp▼ −401▼ −11.2 pp▼ −2,956
Chicago citywide 21.3%280,137 16.8%238,135 12.7%185,293 ▼ −8.7 pp▼ −94,844▼ −4.1 pp▼ −52,842▼ −4.5 pp▼ −42,002
Jobs paying $15,001–$40,000/year 43.8%8,233 36.4%5,370 32.4%4,804 ▼ −11.4 pp▼ −3,429▼ −4.0 pp▼ −566▼ −7.4 pp▼ −2,863
Chicago citywide 30.7%403,220 26.7%378,530 20.5%299,468 ▼ −10.2 pp▼ −103,752▼ −6.3 pp▼ −79,062▼ −4.0 pp▼ −24,690
Jobs paying more than $40,000/year 24.0%4,515 42.6%6,276 49.4%7,334 ▲ +25.4 pp▲ +2,819▲ +6.9 pp▲ +1,058▲ +18.5 pp▲ +1,761
Chicago citywide 48.0%630,719 56.5%800,154 66.9%978,839 ▲ +18.9 pp▲ +348,120▲ +10.4 pp▲ +178,685▲ +8.5 pp▲ +169,435

Jobs in Austin by Firm Age

Category Austin
Firm age: 0–1 years 1.9%280
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.7%403
Firm age: 4–5 years 3.9%583
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.9%1,320
Firm age: 11 or more years 82.5%12,198
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Firm age: 0–1 years 1.9%280 2.8%37,293 ▼ -0.9% 60/77
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.7%403 2.8%37,154 ▼ -0.1% 47/77
Firm age: 4–5 years 3.9%583 3.2%41,869 ▲ +0.8% 30/77
Firm age: 6–10 years 8.9%1,320 7.8%102,353 ▲ +1.2% 35/77
Firm age: 11 or more years 82.5%12,198 83.4%1,098,220 ▼ -0.9% 25/77
Note: Firm-age categories apply only to private-sector jobs. Firm age reflects the employer as a whole, not the age of an individual local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm age: 0–1 years 1.5%284 3.5%516 1.9%280 ▲ +0.4 pp▼ −4▼ −1.6 pp▼ −236▲ +2.0 pp▲ +232
Chicago citywide 2.9%33,224 2.6%33,244 2.8%37,293 – 0.0 pp▲ +4,069▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,049▼ −0.2 pp▲ +20
Firm age: 2–3 years 2.5%477 3.8%562 2.7%403 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −74▼ −1.1 pp▼ −159▲ +1.3 pp▲ +85
Chicago citywide 4.0%46,935 3.3%42,284 2.8%37,154 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −9,781▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,130▼ −0.7 pp▼ −4,651
Firm age: 4–5 years 1.4%272 5.4%800 3.9%583 ▲ +2.5 pp▲ +311▼ −1.5 pp▼ −217▲ +4.0 pp▲ +528
Chicago citywide 3.7%42,688 3.6%46,058 3.2%41,869 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −819▼ −0.4 pp▼ −4,189▼ −0.1 pp▲ +3,370
Firm age: 6–10 years 5.9%1,098 5.0%741 8.9%1,320 ▲ +3.1 pp▲ +222▲ +3.9 pp▲ +579▼ −0.8 pp▼ −357
Chicago citywide 8.2%94,955 8.6%109,934 7.8%102,353 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +7,398▼ −0.9 pp▼ −7,581▲ +0.5 pp▲ +14,979
Firm age: 11 or more years 88.6%16,629 82.2%12,084 82.5%12,198 ▼ −6.1 pp▼ −4,431▲ +0.3 pp▲ +114▼ −6.5 pp▼ −4,545
Chicago citywide 81.3%946,801 81.8%1,043,037 83.4%1,098,220 ▲ +2.1 pp▲ +151,419▲ +1.6 pp▲ +55,183▲ +0.5 pp▲ +96,236

Jobs in Austin by Firm Size

Category Austin
Firm size: 0–19 employees 20.6%3,042
Firm size: 20–49 employees 8.0%1,182
Firm size: 50–249 employees 16.6%2,458
Firm size: 250–499 employees 2.5%374
Firm size: 500 or more employees 52.3%7,728
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Firm size: 0–19 employees 20.6%3,042 12.8%168,975 ▲ +7.7% 49/77
Firm size: 20–49 employees 8.0%1,182 7.3%96,404 ▲ +0.7% 53/77
Firm size: 50–249 employees 16.6%2,458 13.8%181,123 ▲ +2.9% 40/77
Firm size: 250–499 employees 2.5%374 5.7%74,787 ▼ -3.1% 47/77
Firm size: 500 or more employees 52.3%7,728 60.4%795,600 ▼ -8.1% 22/77
Note: Firm size reflects the employer’s total workforce across all U.S. locations, if relevant, rather than the number of workers at a particular local worksite. The estimates are administrative data and do not have margins of error.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Firm size: 0–19 employees 14.2%2,668 19.4%2,859 20.6%3,042 ▲ +6.4 pp▲ +374▲ +1.1 pp▲ +183▲ +5.2 pp▲ +191
Chicago citywide 13.9%162,248 13.3%169,949 12.8%168,975 ▼ −1.1 pp▲ +6,727▼ −0.5 pp▼ −974▼ −0.6 pp▲ +7,701
Firm size: 20–49 employees 9.9%1,860 11.7%1,714 8.0%1,182 ▼ −1.9 pp▼ −678▼ −3.7 pp▼ −532▲ +1.7 pp▼ −146
Chicago citywide 8.4%97,503 8.2%103,945 7.3%96,404 ▼ −1.1 pp▼ −1,099▼ −0.8 pp▼ −7,541▼ −0.2 pp▲ +6,442
Firm size: 50–249 employees 15.4%2,887 16.7%2,452 16.6%2,458 ▲ +1.2 pp▼ −429▼ −0.1 pp▲ +6▲ +1.3 pp▼ −435
Chicago citywide 15.7%183,275 14.9%189,930 13.8%181,123 ▼ −2.0 pp▼ −2,152▼ −1.1 pp▼ −8,807▼ −0.8 pp▲ +6,655
Firm size: 250–499 employees 7.7%1,436 10.4%1,534 2.5%374 ▼ −5.1 pp▼ −1,062▼ −7.9 pp▼ −1,160▲ +2.8 pp▲ +98
Chicago citywide 6.3%72,992 5.9%74,603 5.7%74,787 ▼ −0.6 pp▲ +1,795▼ −0.2 pp▲ +184▼ −0.4 pp▲ +1,611
Firm size: 500 or more employees 52.8%9,909 41.8%6,144 52.3%7,728 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −2,181▲ +10.5 pp▲ +1,584▼ −11.0 pp▼ −3,765
Chicago citywide 55.7%648,585 57.8%736,130 60.4%795,600 ▲ +4.7 pp▲ +147,015▲ +2.7 pp▲ +59,470▲ +2.1 pp▲ +87,545

Students

K-12 School Enrollment

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Category Austin
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 17.1% ±1.3 pp17.1%±1.3 pp16,697 ±1,237
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 87.2% ±3.0 pp14.9%±0.5 pp14,562 ±504
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 12.8% ±2.7 pp2.2%±0.5 pp2,135 ±450
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Enrolled in K-12 School (of all residents) 17.1%±1.3 pp17.1%±1.3 pp16,697±1,237 13.5%±0.2 pp13.5%±0.2 pp365,577±5,480 ▲ +3.6%▲ +3.6% 26/77
↳ Public School (of K–12 enrollees) 87.2%±3.0 pp14.9%±0.5 pp14,562±504 83.0%±0.5 pp11.2%±0.1 pp303,520±1,897 ▲ +4.2%▲ +3.7% 37/7723/77
↳ Private School (of K–12 enrollees) 12.8%±2.7 pp2.2%±0.5 pp2,135±450 17.0%±0.6 pp2.3%±0.1 pp62,057±2,247 ▼ -4.2%▼ -0.1% 41/7731/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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College Enrollment

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Category Austin
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.3% ±0.6 pp4.3%±0.6 pp4,181 ±609
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 72.5% ±7.3 pp3.1%±0.3 pp3,032 ±303
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 27.5% ±6.3 pp1.2%±0.3 pp1,149 ±262
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 83.4% ±6.9 pp3.6%±0.3 pp3,489 ±290
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 16.6% ±5.1 pp0.7%±0.2 pp692 ±214
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Enrolled in College or Graduate School (of all residents) 4.3%±0.6 pp4.3%±0.6 pp4,181±609 7.4%±0.1 pp7.4%±0.1 pp201,851±4,036 ▼ -3.2%▼ -3.2% 66/77
↳ Public College or University (of college enrollees) 72.5%±7.3 pp3.1%±0.3 pp3,032±303 52.4%±0.7 pp3.9%±0.1 pp105,720±1,511 ▲ +20.1%▼ -0.8% 20/7756/77
↳ Private College or University (of college enrollees) 27.5%±6.3 pp1.2%±0.3 pp1,149±262 47.6%±1.2 pp3.5%±0.1 pp96,131±2,437 ▼ -20.1%▼ -2.4% 58/7765/77
↳ Undergraduate College (of college enrollees) 83.4%±6.9 pp3.6%±0.3 pp3,489±290 67.0%±1.0 pp5.0%±0.1 pp135,301±1,945 ▲ +16.4%▼ -1.4% 15/7758/77
↳ Graduate or Professional School (of college enrollees) 16.6%±5.1 pp0.7%±0.2 pp692±214 33.0%±1.2 pp2.5%±0.1 pp66,550±2,459 ▼ -16.4%▼ -1.7% 63/7766/77
Universe: Total population · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Student Digital Access

Category Austin
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.0% ±1.8 pp1,336 ±341
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 6.6% ±4.2 pp277 ±175
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
K–12 Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 7.0%±1.8 pp1,336±341 5.9%±0.5 pp— ▲ +1.2% 24/77
College Students Without a Computer and/or Internet 6.6%±4.2 pp277±175 5.4%±0.6 pp— ▲ +1.2% 18/77
Universe: K-12 row — students enrolled in Pre-K through 12th grade; College row — students enrolled in college or graduate school · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Stock & Stability

Owner vs. Renter-Occupied Housing

Category Austin
Owner-Occupied Households 42.8% ±2.2 pp15,315 ±785
Renter-Occupied Households 57.2% ±2.5 pp20,466 ±892
Owner-Occupied Residents 49.5% ±2.7 pp47,674 ±2,647
Renter-Occupied Residents 50.5% ±3.1 pp48,618 ±2,980
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Owner-Occupied Households 42.8%±2.2 pp15,315±785 46.0%±0.4 pp534,012±4,939 ▼ -3.2% 46/77
Renter-Occupied Households 57.2%±2.5 pp20,466±892 54.0%±0.4 pp626,193±5,183 ▲ +3.2% 32/77
Owner-Occupied Residents 49.5%±2.7 pp47,674±2,647 51.8%±0.5 pp1,377,219±13,574 ▼ -2.3% 43/77
Renter-Occupied Residents 50.5%±3.1 pp48,618±2,980 48.2%±0.5 pp1,280,665±13,500 ▲ +2.3% 35/77
Universe varies by row: household rows show the share of occupied housing units that are owner- versus renter-occupied; resident rows show the share of residents (people in occupied housing units, excluding group quarters) who live in owner- versus renter-occupied homes · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Year Moved Into Current Home

Category Austin
Median Year Moved In 2012±0.8 yr
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.6% ±1.3 pp1,647 ±449
Moved in 2020 to 2022 15.8% ±2.0 pp5,658 ±705
Moved in 2010 to 2019 41.1% ±2.9 pp14,723 ±1,049
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.6% ±1.7 pp4,882 ±622
Moved in 1990 to 1999 9.8% ±1.3 pp3,506 ±483
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 15.0% ±2.0 pp5,365 ±712
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Median Year Moved In 2012±0.8 yr 2015±1.0 yr ▼ −3 43/77
Moved in 2023 or Later 4.6%±1.3 pp1,647±449 5.9%±0.2 pp68,884±2,742 ▼ -1.3% 29/77
Moved in 2020 to 2022 15.8%±2.0 pp5,658±705 24.1%±0.4 pp279,417±5,059 ▼ -8.3% 44/77
Moved in 2010 to 2019 41.1%±2.9 pp14,723±1,049 39.2%±0.5 pp455,125±5,772 ▲ +1.9% 30/77
Moved in 2000 to 2009 13.6%±1.7 pp4,882±622 13.8%±0.3 pp160,353±3,324 ▼ -0.2% 47/77
Moved in 1990 to 1999 9.8%±1.3 pp3,506±483 8.2%±0.2 pp95,243±2,390 ▲ +1.6% 30/77
Moved in 1989 or Earlier 15.0%±2.0 pp5,365±712 8.7%±0.2 pp101,183±2,362 ▲ +6.3% 23/77
Note: Move-in years come from the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates, which pooled survey responses collected over a five-year period.
Universe: Primary Resident in Household · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Prior Location of Recent Movers

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Category Austin
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 11.0% ±1.8 pp11.0%±1.8 pp10,643 ±1,694
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 9.1% ±1.6 pp82.9%±5.7 pp8,826 ±1,528
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.2% ±0.2 pp2.2%±1.5 pp238 ±167
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 1.1% ±0.7 pp9.8%±5.9 pp1,041 ±645
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6% ±0.4 pp5.1%±3.6 pp538 ±390
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Moved Within the Past Year (of all residents) 11.0%±1.8 pp11.0%±1.8 pp10,643±1,694 14.0%±0.3 pp14.0%±0.3 pp375,475±8,289 ▼ -3.0%▼ -3.0% 34/77
↳ Moved Within Cook County (of recent movers) 9.1%±1.6 pp82.9%±5.7 pp8,826±1,528 9.8%±0.3 pp69.9%±1.0 pp262,365±6,953 ▼ -0.7%▲ +13.1% 29/7721/77
↳ Moved from Different Illinois County (of recent movers) 0.2%±0.2 pp2.2%±1.5 pp238±167 0.8%±0.1 pp5.5%±0.4 pp20,552±1,626 ▼ -0.5%▼ -3.2% 49/7752/77
↳ Moved from Different State (of recent movers) 1.1%±0.7 pp9.8%±5.9 pp1,041±645 2.5%±0.1 pp17.6%±0.7 pp65,936±2,918 ▼ -1.4%▼ -7.8% 32/7744/77
↳ Moved from Abroad (of recent movers) 0.6%±0.4 pp5.1%±3.6 pp538±390 1.0%±0.1 pp7.1%±0.8 pp26,622±3,040 ▼ -0.4%▼ -2.0% 41/7741/77
Universe: Population 1 year and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Vacancy Status

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Category Austin
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.6% ±1.1 pp7.6%±1.1 pp2,937 ±423
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 0.6% ±0.3 pp8.5%±4.1 pp249 ±125
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.1% ±0.2 pp1.3%±2.8 pp37 ±82
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0% ±0.2 pp0.0%0
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 6.8% ±1.1 pp90.3%±7.0 pp2,651 ±434
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 1.2% ±0.6 pp1.2%±0.6 pp—
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.2% ±0.5 pp0.2%±0.5 pp—
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Overall Vacancy Rate (of housing units) 7.6%±1.1 pp7.6%±1.1 pp2,937±423 9.1%±0.2 pp9.1%±0.2 pp116,849±2,682 ▼ -1.6%▼ -1.6% 44/77
↳ Vacant: For Rent (of vacant units) 0.6%±0.3 pp8.5%±4.1 pp249±125 2.5%±0.1 pp27.1%±1.4 pp31,723±1,796 ▼ -1.8%▼ -18.7% 65/7766/77
↳ Vacant: For Sale (of vacant units) 0.1%±0.2 pp1.3%±2.8 pp37±82 0.6%±0.1 pp6.0%±0.7 pp7,037±795 ▼ -0.5%▼ -4.8% 64/7764/77
↳ Vacant: Owner's Residence Elsewhere (of vacant units) 0.0%±0.2 pp0.0%0 0.2%±0.0 pp2.4%±0.5 pp2,831±587 ▼ -0.2%▼ -2.4% 38/7738/77
↳ Vacant: All Other (of vacant units) 6.8%±1.1 pp90.3%±7.0 pp2,651±434 5.9%±0.3 pp64.4%±2.5 pp75,258±3,387 ▲ +1.0%▲ +25.9% 22/773/77
Rental Vacancy Rate (of rental units) 1.2%±0.6 pp1.2%±0.6 pp— 4.8%±0.3 pp4.8%±0.3 pp— ▼ -3.6%▼ -3.6% 70/77
Owner Vacancy Rate (of owner units) 0.2%±0.5 pp0.2%±0.5 pp— 1.3%±0.1 pp1.3%±0.1 pp— ▼ -1.1%▼ -1.1% 63/77
Note: “All other” vacant units combines units that are seasonal, held for migrant workers, rented/sold but not yet occupied, or vacant for other reasons. The two vacancy-rate rows use a different base: the rental vacancy rate counts units actively listed for rent as a share of total rental stock (renter-occupied, rented-not-yet-occupied, and listed for rent), and the owner vacancy rate uses the equivalent owner-unit denominator (owner-occupied, sold but not yet occupied, and listed for sale).
Universe: All housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Housing Age

Category Austin
Median Year Built 1944±2 yr
Pre-1940 49.5% ±2.5 pp19,161 ±972
1940-2009 49.1% ±3.3 pp19,029 ±1,269
2010+ 1.4% ±0.6 pp528 ±240
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Median Year Built 1944±2 yr 1953±1 yr ▼ −9 yrs 58/77
Pre-1940 49.5%±2.5 pp19,161±972 38.8%±0.4 pp495,715±4,678 ▲ +10.7% 23/77
1940-2009 49.1%±3.3 pp19,029±1,269 54.9%±0.6 pp700,698±7,435 ▼ -5.7% 49/77
2010+ 1.4%±0.6 pp528±240 6.3%±0.2 pp80,641±2,725 ▼ -5.0% 59/77
Note: Year-built figures are based on residents’ self-reports. Many people do not know the precise year their building was constructed, so these distributions should be treated as approximate rather than exact.
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Units by Building Size

Category Austin
Population Density 13,644 /sq mi±588/sq mi
Single-Family Homes 28.9% ±2.0 pp11,205 ±755
Buildings With 2–4 Units 46.8% ±2.8 pp18,102 ±1,096
Buildings With 5–19 Units 13.9% ±2.0 pp5,379 ±791
Buildings With 20 or More Units 10.2% ±1.6 pp3,961 ±618
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Population Density 13,644 /sq mi±588/sq mi 11,748 /sq mi±26/sq mi ▲ +1,896 /sq mi 33/77
Single-Family Homes 28.9%±2.0 pp11,205±755 29.2%±0.3 pp372,679±3,989 ▼ -0.2% 45/77
Buildings With 2–4 Units 46.8%±2.8 pp18,102±1,096 27.4%±0.4 pp349,976±4,957 ▲ +19.3% 14/77
Buildings With 5–19 Units 13.9%±2.0 pp5,379±791 16.2%±0.3 pp206,420±4,124 ▼ -2.3% 33/77
Buildings With 20 or More Units 10.2%±1.6 pp3,961±618 27.0%±0.3 pp344,543±4,438 ▼ -16.7% 32/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Homes by Number of Bedrooms

Category Austin
Studio 4.6% ±1.1 pp1,773 ±434
1 Bedroom 15.7% ±2.0 pp6,094 ±763
2 Bedrooms 34.3% ±2.3 pp13,291 ±884
3 Bedrooms 28.7% ±2.2 pp11,118 ±844
4 Bedrooms 10.4% ±1.5 pp4,024 ±573
5 or More Bedrooms 6.2% ±1.2 pp2,418 ±455
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Studio 4.6%±1.1 pp1,773±434 7.5%±0.3 pp95,749±3,205 ▼ -2.9% 28/77
1 Bedroom 15.7%±2.0 pp6,094±763 20.1%±0.4 pp257,271±4,939 ▼ -4.4% 34/77
2 Bedrooms 34.3%±2.3 pp13,291±884 33.1%±0.3 pp422,866±4,221 ▲ +1.2% 27/77
3 Bedrooms 28.7%±2.2 pp11,118±844 26.1%±0.3 pp333,682±4,061 ▲ +2.6% 43/77
4 Bedrooms 10.4%±1.5 pp4,024±573 9.0%±0.2 pp115,453±2,426 ▲ +1.4% 35/77
5 or More Bedrooms 6.2%±1.2 pp2,418±455 4.1%±0.2 pp52,033±2,072 ▲ +2.2% 26/77
Universe: Housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Overcrowded Housing

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Category Austin
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 5.2% ±1.2 pp5.2%±1.2 pp1,849 ±441
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.5% ±0.9 pp47.9%±11.8 pp886 ±304
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.7% ±0.9 pp52.1%±12.2 pp963 ±322
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Overcrowded: More Than 1 Person per Room (of occupied housing units) 5.2%±1.2 pp5.2%±1.2 pp1,849±441 3.4%±0.2 pp3.4%±0.2 pp39,979±1,996 ▲ +1.7%▲ +1.7% 18/77
↳ Moderately Overcrowded: 1.01–1.50 People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.5%±0.9 pp47.9%±11.8 pp886±304 2.0%±0.1 pp58.2%±2.3 pp23,276±1,493 ▲ +0.5%▼ -10.3% 29/7757/76
↳ Severely Overcrowded: 1.51 or More People per Room (of overcrowded units) 2.7%±0.9 pp52.1%±12.2 pp963±322 1.4%±0.1 pp41.8%±2.6 pp16,703±1,328 ▲ +1.3%▲ +10.3% 10/7720/76
Note: Rooms are defined as living rooms, dining rooms, kitchens, bedrooms, finished recreation rooms, and enclosed porches. Bathrooms, closets, hallways, and unfinished spaces are not counted as rooms.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
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Primary Home Heating Fuel

Category Austin
Natural Gas Heat 84.8% ±2.0 pp30,349 ±724
Electric Heat 10.4% ±1.5 pp3,706 ±552
Other Heating Source 4.8% ±1.1 pp1,726 ±397
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Natural Gas Heat 84.8%±2.0 pp30,349±724 77.5%±0.3 pp899,660±3,501 ▲ +7.3% 39/77
Electric Heat 10.4%±1.5 pp3,706±552 18.0%±0.3 pp208,937±3,864 ▼ -7.7% 39/77
Other Heating Source 4.8%±1.1 pp1,726±397 4.4%±0.2 pp51,603±2,173 ▲ +0.4% 26/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Housing Costs & Affordability

Housing Cost Burden

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Category Austin
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 29.3% ±2.4 pp10,474 ±876
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.1% ±2.3 pp7,200 ±808
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 50.6% ±2.7 pp18,108 ±952
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 29.3% ±2.5 pp10,480 ±879
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Spending Less Than 20% of Income on Housing 29.3%±2.4 pp10,474±876 24.9%±0.5 pp289,047±6,215 ▲ +4.4% 65/77
Spending 20% to 29% of Income on Housing 20.1%±2.3 pp7,200±808 23.8%±0.5 pp276,514±5,809 ▼ -3.7% 46/77
Cost Burdened: Spending 30% or More on Housing 50.6%±2.7 pp18,108±952 45.6%±0.6 pp529,378±6,577 ▲ +5.0% 12/77
↳ Severely Cost Burdened: Spending 50% or More on Housing 29.3%±2.5 pp10,480±879 24.0%±0.5 pp278,684±5,306 ▲ +5.3% 13/77
Note: Housing costs include gross rent for renters and selected monthly owner costs for owners, including costs beyond mortgage payments. Shares exclude units whose housing-cost-to-income ratio is not computed. Spending 30% or more is cost burdened; 50% or more is a subset of that group.
Universe: Occupied housing units with a computed housing-cost-to-income ratio · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Monthly Housing Costs

Category Austin
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $501±$83
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $873±$37
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,238±$33
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,716±$55
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,332±$91
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $501±$83 $594±$11 ▼ −$93 46/77
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $873±$37 $1,011±$8 ▼ −$138 39/77
Median Monthly Housing Costs $1,238±$33 $1,560±$10 ▼ −$322 48/77
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $1,716±$55 $2,329±$13 ▼ −$614 51/77
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs $2,332±$91 Over $3,000 ▼ −$668+ 47/77
Note: Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s monthly housing cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly housing costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $3,681 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $619 ±31 $552 ±33 $501 ±83 ▼ −$117▼ −$51▼ −$66
Chicago citywide $609 ±7 $606 ±7 $594 ±11 ▼ −$15▼ −$12▼ −$2
10th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $467 ±23 $450 ±27 $501 ±83 ▲ +$34▲ +$51▼ −$17
Chicago citywide $459 ±6 $494 ±6 $594 ±11 ▲ +$135▲ +$100▲ +$35
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $935 ±23 $894 ±25 $873 ±37 ▼ −$62▼ −$22▼ −$40
Chicago citywide $992 ±5 $1,001 ±5 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$19▲ +$10▲ +$9
25th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $705 ±17 $729 ±21 $873 ±37 ▲ +$167▲ +$144▲ +$24
Chicago citywide $748 ±3 $816 ±4 $1,011 ±8 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$67
Median Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,293 ±25 $1,280 ±38 $1,238 ±33 ▼ −$55▼ −$42▼ −$13
Chicago citywide $1,493 ±8 $1,523 ±6 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$67▲ +$37▲ +$29
Median Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $976 ±19 $1,044 ±31 $1,238 ±33 ▲ +$262▲ +$195▲ +$68
Chicago citywide $1,127 ±6 $1,241 ±5 $1,560 ±10 ▲ +$433▲ +$319▲ +$114
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,885 ±32 $1,777 ±32 $1,716 ±55 ▼ −$170▼ −$61▼ −$109
Chicago citywide $2,333 ±12 $2,326 ±10 $2,329 ±13 ▼ −$4▲ +$3▼ −$7
75th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) $1,423 ±24 $1,448 ±26 $1,716 ±55 ▲ +$293▲ +$268▲ +$25
Chicago citywide $1,761 ±9 $1,896 ±8 $2,329 ±13 ▲ +$569▲ +$434▲ +$135
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $2,433 ±80 $2,332 ±91 —▼ −$102—
Chicago citywide — $3,316 ±20 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Housing Costs (nominal dollars) — $1,983 ±65 $2,332 ±91 —▲ +$348—
Chicago citywide — $2,703 ±16 — ———

Rent

Rent measure
Category Austin
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,186±$36
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $595±$153
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $912±$36
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,159±$35
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,439±$37
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,837±$64
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Rent Plus Utilities $1,186±$36 $1,613±$12 ▼ −$427 57/77
10th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $595±$153 $696±$20 ▼ −$101 50/77
25th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $912±$36 $1,043±$8 ▼ −$131 47/77
Median Rent Plus Utilities $1,159±$35 $1,440±$10 ▼ −$281 58/77
75th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,439±$37 $2,021±$21 ▼ −$582 60/77
90th Percentile Rent Plus Utilities $1,837±$64 $2,738±$29 ▼ −$901 60/77
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin
Average Rent $962±$28
10th Percentile Rent $444±$114
25th Percentile Rent $773±$38
Median Rent $969±$24
75th Percentile Rent $1,178±$24
90th Percentile Rent $1,460±$84
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Rent $962±$28 $1,452±$11 ▼ −$490 55/77
10th Percentile Rent $444±$114 $564±$21 ▼ −$120 52/77
25th Percentile Rent $773±$38 $913±$7 ▼ −$140 49/77
Median Rent $969±$24 $1,262±$12 ▼ −$293 54/77
75th Percentile Rent $1,178±$24 $1,868±$13 ▼ −$690 62/77
90th Percentile Rent $1,460±$84 $2,528±$38 ▼ −$1,068 60/77
Note: Rent is what renters pay their landlord; Rent plus Utilities adds the estimated cost of utilities renters pay separately. Rent plus Utilities is the better comparison, since some units include utilities in the rent and others bill them separately. Both reflect what current renters pay, not asking rents. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s rent brackets and describe units that pay cash rent. If a percentile of rent is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $2,000 in 2010–14 ($2,650 in 2024 dollars). It has been $3,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,294 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Renter-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Rent measure

Homeowner Costs With a Mortgage

Category Austin
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,022±$75
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,051±$106
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,491±$69
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,891±$67
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,416±$91
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,920±$105
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,022±$75 $2,734±$24 ▼ −$712 44/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,051±$106 $1,270±$14 ▼ −$219 57/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,491±$69 $1,697±$14 ▼ −$206 48/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $1,891±$67 $2,339±$17 ▼ −$448 48/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,416±$91 $3,269±$31 ▼ −$853 46/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) $2,920±$105 Over $4,000 ▼ −$1,080+ 50/77
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $3,000 in 2010–14 ($3,975 in 2024 dollars). It has been $4,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $4,908 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units with a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,330 ±62 $2,091 ±79 $2,022 ±75 ▼ −$308▼ −$69▼ −$239
Chicago citywide $2,855 ±19 $2,793 ±23 $2,734 ±24 ▼ −$121▼ −$60▼ −$61
Average Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,758 ±47 $1,704 ±65 $2,022 ±75 ▲ +$263▲ +$317▼ −$54
Chicago citywide $2,154 ±14 $2,277 ±19 $2,734 ±24 ▲ +$579▲ +$457▲ +$122
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,285 ±78 $1,246 ±74 $1,051 ±106 ▼ −$234▼ −$195▼ −$39
Chicago citywide $1,403 ±11 $1,356 ±11 $1,270 ±14 ▼ −$133▼ −$86▼ −$47
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $970 ±59 $1,015 ±60 $1,051 ±106 ▲ +$81▲ +$36▲ +$46
Chicago citywide $1,059 ±8 $1,105 ±9 $1,270 ±14 ▲ +$212▲ +$165▲ +$46
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $1,677 ±64 $1,575 ±63 $1,491 ±69 ▼ −$186▼ −$84▼ −$102
Chicago citywide $1,874 ±12 $1,800 ±12 $1,697 ±14 ▼ −$177▼ −$103▼ −$74
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,266 ±48 $1,284 ±51 $1,491 ±69 ▲ +$226▲ +$207▲ +$18
Chicago citywide $1,414 ±9 $1,467 ±10 $1,697 ±14 ▲ +$283▲ +$230▲ +$53
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,227 ±75 $2,074 ±68 $1,891 ±67 ▼ −$335▼ −$183▼ −$153
Chicago citywide $2,526 ±13 $2,422 ±13 $2,339 ±17 ▼ −$187▼ −$83▼ −$103
Median Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $1,680 ±57 $1,690 ±56 $1,891 ±67 ▲ +$211▲ +$201▲ +$10
Chicago citywide $1,906 ±10 $1,974 ±11 $2,339 ±17 ▲ +$433▲ +$365▲ +$68
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $2,906 ±84 $2,634 ±101 $2,416 ±91 ▼ −$489▼ −$217▼ −$272
Chicago citywide $3,447 ±25 $3,343 ±25 $3,269 ±31 ▼ −$178▼ −$74▼ −$104
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,193 ±63 $2,146 ±82 $2,416 ±91 ▲ +$223▲ +$270▼ −$46
Chicago citywide $2,601 ±19 $2,724 ±20 $3,269 ±31 ▲ +$668▲ +$544▲ +$123
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $3,523 ±156 $3,154 ±171 $2,920 ±105 ▼ −$603▼ −$234▼ −$369
Chicago citywide — $4,578 ±59 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (With Mortgage) (nominal dollars) $2,659 ±117 $2,571 ±139 $2,920 ±105 ▲ +$262▲ +$350▼ −$88
Chicago citywide — $3,731 ±48 — ———

Monthly Homeowner Costs Without a Mortgage

Category Austin
Average Monthly Owner Costs $798±$57
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $375±$61
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $544±$61
Median Monthly Owner Costs $760±$59
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,036±$81
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,251±$62
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Monthly Owner Costs $798±$57 $1,078±$22 ▼ −$279 47/77
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $375±$61 $418±$8 ▼ −$44 50/77
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $544±$61 $601±$8 ▼ −$57 50/77
Median Monthly Owner Costs $760±$59 $859±$10 ▼ −$99 45/77
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,036±$81 $1,197±$18 ▼ −$161 36/77
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs $1,251±$62 Over $1,500 ▼ −$249+ 42/77
Note: Selected monthly owner costs include real estate taxes; fire, hazard, and flood insurance; electricity, gas, water and sewer; other fuels; and, where applicable, homeowners association or condominium fees. For mobile homes, they also include site rent, personal-property taxes, registration, and license fees. Mortgage and other property-backed debt payments are excluded. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s cost brackets. If a percentile of monthly owner costs is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $700 in 2010–14 ($928 in 2024 dollars). It has been $1,500 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $1,840 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units without a mortgage · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $831 ±41 $795 ±32 $798 ±57 ▼ −$33▲ +$3▼ −$36
Chicago citywide $957 ±15 $1,028 ±10 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$121▲ +$50▲ +$71
Average Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $627 ±31 $648 ±26 $798 ±57 ▲ +$171▲ +$150▲ +$21
Chicago citywide $722 ±11 $838 ±8 $1,078 ±22 ▲ +$355▲ +$240▲ +$116
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $462 ±52 $453 ±47 $375 ±61 ▼ −$87▼ −$78▼ −$9
Chicago citywide $429 ±6 $469 ±7 $418 ±8 ▼ −$11▼ −$51▲ +$40
10th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $348 ±39 $369 ±38 $375 ±61 ▲ +$26▲ +$5▲ +$21
Chicago citywide $324 ±5 $382 ±5 $418 ±8 ▲ +$95▲ +$36▲ +$59
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $587 ±36 $579 ±33 $544 ±61 ▼ −$43▼ −$35▼ −$8
Chicago citywide $586 ±6 $629 ±6 $601 ±8 ▲ +$14▼ −$28▲ +$43
25th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $443 ±27 $472 ±27 $544 ±61 ▲ +$101▲ +$72▲ +$29
Chicago citywide $442 ±4 $513 ±5 $601 ±8 ▲ +$158▲ +$88▲ +$70
Median Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $797 ±43 $767 ±31 $760 ±59 ▼ −$37▼ −$7▼ −$30
Chicago citywide $815 ±9 $860 ±7 $859 ±10 ▲ +$44▼ −$1▲ +$45
Median Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) $601 ±32 $625 ±25 $760 ±59 ▲ +$158▲ +$135▲ +$24
Chicago citywide $615 ±7 $701 ±6 $859 ±10 ▲ +$244▲ +$158▲ +$86
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $935 ±40 $1,036 ±81 —▲ +$101—
Chicago citywide — $1,206 ±14 $1,197 ±18 —▼ −$9—
75th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $762 ±33 $1,036 ±81 —▲ +$274—
Chicago citywide — $983 ±12 $1,197 ±18 —▲ +$214—
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) — $1,199 ±77 $1,251 ±62 —▲ +$52—
Chicago citywide — $1,767 ±35 — ———
90th Percentile Monthly Owner Costs (nominal dollars) — $977 ±63 $1,251 ±62 —▲ +$274—
Chicago citywide — $1,440 ±28 — ———

Home Values

Category Austin
Average Home Value $340,033±$49,030
10th Percentile Home Value $85,083±$19,687
25th Percentile Home Value $182,856±$17,106
Median Home Value $265,188±$10,080
75th Percentile Home Value $351,112±$11,031
90th Percentile Home Value $443,063±$31,203
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Home Value $340,033±$49,030 $437,638±$7,358 ▼ −$97,605 35/77
10th Percentile Home Value $85,083±$19,687 $129,150±$3,756 ▼ −$44,067 62/77
25th Percentile Home Value $182,856±$17,106 $217,800±$1,804 ▼ −$34,944 47/77
Median Home Value $265,188±$10,080 $334,100±$2,424 ▼ −$68,912 45/77
75th Percentile Home Value $351,112±$11,031 $497,700±$3,730 ▼ −$146,588 49/77
90th Percentile Home Value $443,063±$31,203 $809,159±$15,691 ▼ −$366,096 50/77
Note: Home values are self-reported by owners of owner-occupied housing units. Percentiles are estimated from the Census’s home value brackets. If a percentile of home values is above a certain amount, the Census Bureau does not release the specific value, so we show “Over” that amount. That cutoff was $1,000,000 in 2010–14 ($1,325,058 in 2024 dollars). It has been $2,000,000 since 2015–19, so it is worth less in later releases: $2,453,983 in 2024 dollars for 2015–19.
Universe: Owner-occupied housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
2010–14 2015–19 2020–24 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $242,484 ±7,139 $255,724 ±20,666 $340,033 ±49,030 ▲ +$97,549▲ +$84,309▲ +$13,239
Chicago citywide $386,614 ±5,106 $424,380 ±4,754 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$51,024▲ +$13,258▲ +$37,766
Average Home Value (nominal dollars) $182,999 ±5,388 $208,415 ±16,843 $340,033 ±49,030 ▲ +$157,034▲ +$131,618▲ +$25,416
Chicago citywide $291,771 ±3,853 $345,871 ±3,874 $437,638 ±7,358 ▲ +$145,867▲ +$91,768▲ +$54,099
10th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $88,875 ±10,077 $89,898 ±12,823 $85,083 ±19,687 ▼ −$3,792▼ −$4,815▲ +$1,023
Chicago citywide $115,330 ±1,421 $124,313 ±1,339 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$13,821▲ +$4,838▲ +$8,983
10th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $67,073 ±7,605 $73,267 ±10,451 $85,083 ±19,687 ▲ +$18,011▲ +$11,816▲ +$6,194
Chicago citywide $87,037 ±1,072 $101,315 ±1,091 $129,150 ±3,756 ▲ +$42,113▲ +$27,835▲ +$14,278
25th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $152,867 ±6,802 $146,662 ±9,586 $182,856 ±17,106 ▲ +$29,990▲ +$36,194▼ −$6,204
Chicago citywide $190,543 ±2,400 $199,018 ±1,255 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$27,257▲ +$18,782▲ +$8,475
25th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $115,366 ±5,133 $119,530 ±7,813 $182,856 ±17,106 ▲ +$67,491▲ +$63,326▲ +$4,164
Chicago citywide $143,800 ±1,811 $162,200 ±1,023 $217,800 ±1,804 ▲ +$74,000▲ +$55,600▲ +$18,400
Median Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $233,419 ±7,843 $231,995 ±10,159 $265,188 ±10,080 ▲ +$31,769▲ +$33,192▼ −$1,424
Chicago citywide $299,066 ±2,120 $316,564 ±2,118 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$35,034▲ +$17,536▲ +$17,498
Median Home Value (nominal dollars) $176,158 ±5,919 $189,077 ±8,279 $265,188 ±10,080 ▲ +$89,030▲ +$76,111▲ +$12,919
Chicago citywide $225,700 ±1,600 $258,000 ±1,726 $334,100 ±2,424 ▲ +$108,400▲ +$76,100▲ +$32,300
75th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $335,230 ±11,969 $328,481 ±13,151 $351,112 ±11,031 ▲ +$15,883▲ +$22,631▼ −$6,749
Chicago citywide $466,951 ±3,138 $490,797 ±3,892 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$30,749▲ +$6,903▲ +$23,846
75th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $252,992 ±9,033 $267,713 ±10,718 $351,112 ±11,031 ▲ +$98,120▲ +$83,400▲ +$14,720
Chicago citywide $352,400 ±2,368 $400,000 ±3,172 $497,700 ±3,730 ▲ +$145,300▲ +$97,700▲ +$47,600
90th Percentile Home Value (inflation-adjusted 2024 dollars) $444,618 ±20,688 $437,881 ±18,663 $443,063 ±31,203 ▼ −$1,555▲ +$5,183▼ −$6,737
Chicago citywide $739,174 ±12,945 $835,769 ±9,047 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$69,986▼ −$26,610▲ +$96,595
90th Percentile Home Value (nominal dollars) $335,546 ±15,613 $356,874 ±15,211 $443,063 ±31,203 ▲ +$107,517▲ +$86,190▲ +$21,328
Chicago citywide $557,842 ±9,770 $681,153 ±7,373 $809,159 ±15,691 ▲ +$251,317▲ +$128,006▲ +$123,311

Federal Housing Assistance

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Category Austin
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 12.2%12.2%4,710
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 9.5%78.4%3,694
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.2%1.3%63
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.5%12.1%570
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.0%8.1%383
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
Category Austin City Difference Rank
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units (of housing units) 12.2%12.2%4,710 8.3%8.3%106,578 ▲ +3.8%▲ +3.8% 25/77
↳ Housing Choice Vouchers (of HUD-subsidized units) 9.5%78.4%3,694 4.8%57.2%60,910 ▲ +4.8%▲ +21.3% 21/7733/77
↳ Public Housing (of HUD-subsidized units) 0.2%1.3%63 1.1%13.8%14,721 ▼ -1.0%▼ -12.5% 42/7759/77
↳ Project-Based Section 8 (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.5%12.1%570 2.1%25.7%27,383 ▼ -0.7%▼ -13.6% 30/7738/77
↳ Other Project-Based Programs (of HUD-subsidized units) 1.0%8.1%383 0.3%3.3%3,564 ▲ +0.7%▲ +4.8% 11/776/77
Note: Counts housing units receiving federal rental assistance as a share of all housing units, excluding Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) properties. The four program rows are specific HUD programs; “Other project-based programs” combines Section 202 (elderly), Section 811 (disability), and smaller project-based programs. These are administrative records rather than survey estimates, so they have no margin of error.
Universe: Total housing units · Geography: Census Tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
HUD-Subsidized Housing Units 13.2%4,976 12.8%4,866 12.2%4,710 ▼ −1.0 pp▼ −266▼ −0.6 pp▼ −156▼ −0.4 pp▼ −110
Chicago citywide 8.8%104,550 8.5%103,479 8.3%106,578 ▼ −0.4 pp▲ +2,028▼ −0.2 pp▲ +3,099▼ −0.3 pp▼ −1,071
Housing Choice Vouchers 9.6%3,612 9.9%3,775 9.5%3,694 – 0.0 pp▲ +82▼ −0.4 pp▼ −81▲ +0.3 pp▲ +163
Chicago citywide 4.3%51,601 4.6%55,987 4.8%60,910 ▲ +0.4 pp▲ +9,309▲ +0.2 pp▲ +4,923▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,386
Public Housing 0.7%249 0.2%63 0.2%63 ▼ −0.5 pp▼ −186– 0.0 pp– 0▼ −0.5 pp▼ −186
Chicago citywide 1.8%21,159 1.3%16,094 1.2%14,721 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −6,438▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,373▼ −0.5 pp▼ −5,065
Project-Based Section 8 1.5%583 1.5%571 1.5%570 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −13– 0.0 pp▼ −1– 0.0 pp▼ −12
Chicago citywide 2.2%25,940 2.2%26,951 2.1%27,383 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,443▼ −0.1 pp▲ +432– 0.0 pp▲ +1,011
Other Project-Based Programs 1.4%532 1.2%457 1.0%383 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −149▼ −0.2 pp▼ −74▼ −0.2 pp▼ −75
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,850 0.4%4,447 0.3%3,564 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,286▼ −0.1 pp▼ −883▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,403
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Characteristics of Federal Housing Assistance Recipients

Category Austin
Average Household Income $16,505
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $428
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,229
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.2%3,377
With Children 32.4%1,315
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 34.0%1,380
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Household Income $16,505 $17,032 ▼ -$527 55/75
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $428 $425 ▲ +$3 45/75
Average Monthly Government Spending $1,229 $1,389 ▼ -$160 70/75
Below 30% of Area Median Income 83.2%3,377 83.0%77,427 ▲ +0.2 pp 24/75
With Children 32.4%1,315 31.0%28,919 ▲ +1.4 pp 38/75
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 34.0%1,380 32.0%29,852 ▲ +2.0 pp 32/75
Note: Describes households receiving federal rental assistance in this neighborhood. Tenant-paid rent is the household’s own share of the rent after the subsidy; monthly government spending is what HUD pays toward that household’s housing. Area median income is calculated by HUD for the surrounding metropolitan area, not for this neighborhood. The “With Children” measure is available only for 2020–2024; it is shown as blank for 2010–2014 and 2015–2019 in historical views. In Count view, household counts are estimated by applying each share to the number of HUD-assisted households in this neighborhood.
Universe: HUD-assisted households · Geography: Census tract · Source: HUD Picture of Subsidized Households 2025 (administrative data; no margin of error)
2014 2019 2025 2010–14 → 2020–242015–19 → 2020–242010–14 → 2015–19
Average Household Income $11,531 $13,018 $16,482 ▲ +$4,951▲ +$3,464▲ +$1,487
Chicago citywide $12,156 $13,665 $17,032 ▲ +$4,876▲ +$3,367▲ +$1,509
Average Tenant-Paid Rent $310 $343 $428 ▲ +$118▲ +$85▲ +$33
Chicago citywide $310 $340 $425 ▲ +$115▲ +$85▲ +$30
Average Monthly Government Spending $850 $896 $1,229 ▲ +$379▲ +$333▲ +$46
Chicago citywide $916 $1,017 $1,389 ▲ +$473▲ +$372▲ +$101
Below 30% of Area Median Income 80.7%— 81.0%— 83.2%— ▲ +2.6 pp—▲ +2.3 pp—▲ +0.3 pp—
Chicago citywide 80.0%— 81.0%— 83.0%— ▲ +3.0 pp—▲ +2.0 pp—▲ +1.0 pp—
With Children — — 32.5%— ——————
Chicago citywide — — 31.0%— ——————
Head or Spouse Has a Disability 34.1%— 34.5%— 34.0%— ▼ −0.1 pp—▼ −0.6 pp—▲ +0.5 pp—

Environment

Tree Canopy and Land Cover

Category Austin
Total Tree Canopy 16.1%736 acres
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 68.2%3,110 acres
Natural Open Surfaces 15.7%717 acres
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Total Tree Canopy 16.1%736 acres 18.4%25,934 acres ▼ -2.2% 44/77
Impervious Surfaces (No Canopy) 68.2%3,110 acres 60.2%84,955 acres ▲ +8.0% 25/77
Natural Open Surfaces 15.7%717 acres 21.5%30,331 acres ▼ -5.8% 50/77
Note: These estimates do not have margins of error because they are derived from classified aerial imagery, not a survey.
Universe: Land area classified from high-resolution aerial imagery · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: USDA Forest Service, Arbor Day Foundation, and PlanIT Geo National Baseline Assessment of Urban and Community Forests, 2026

Population Vulnerable to Extreme Heat

Category Austin
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 18.4% ±2.6 pp17,902 ±2,513
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.1% ±3.1 pp40,068 ±3,054
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.5% ±3.0 pp39,482 ±2,952
Homes Without Air Conditioning 6.3%6,098
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates
Category Austin City Difference Rank
No Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 18.4%±2.6 pp17,902±2,513 26.1%±0.5 pp707,660±13,869 ▼ -7.7% 61/77
1–2 Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 41.1%±3.1 pp40,068±3,054 44.1%±0.6 pp1,195,950±15,462 ▼ -3.0% 56/77
3 or More Heat Vulnerability Risk Factors 40.5%±3.0 pp39,482±2,952 29.8%±0.5 pp807,615±13,763 ▲ +10.7% 17/77
Homes Without Air Conditioning 6.3%6,098 4.2%114,494 ▲ +2.0% 17/77
Note: Heat vulnerability risk factors include characteristics such as age, income, disability, English proficiency, and household access to transportation — see the full list of risk factors and how they are measured. The air conditioning figures are modeled estimates from the Census Bureau’s Local Air Conditioning Estimates and do not have a margin of error.
Universe: Residents for heat vulnerability risk factors; occupied housing units for air conditioning · Geography: Census Tract · Source: Census Community Resilience Estimates for Heat; Census Local Air Conditioning Estimates

Transportation & Commuting

How Workers Commute

Category Austin
Drove Alone 61.6% ±2.4 pp20,747 ±808
Carpooled 11.7% ±2.6 pp3,940 ±884
Public Transit 21.5% ±2.5 pp7,227 ±857
Walked 2.6% ±0.9 pp877 ±287
Bikes 0.2% ±0.3 pp77 ±88
Other Commute Mode 1.2% ±0.6 pp403 ±202
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Drove Alone 61.6%±2.4 pp20,747±808 56.6%±0.4 pp772,696±5,998 ▲ +5.0% 39/77
Carpooled 11.7%±2.6 pp3,940±884 9.3%±0.3 pp126,918±3,980 ▲ +2.4% 23/77
Public Transit 21.5%±2.5 pp7,227±857 22.4%±0.4 pp305,691±6,011 ▼ -0.9% 35/77
Walked 2.6%±0.9 pp877±287 7.3%±0.3 pp100,269±3,456 ▼ -4.7% 42/77
Bikes 0.2%±0.3 pp77±88 1.8%±0.1 pp24,441±1,693 ▼ -1.6% 54/77
Other Commute Mode 1.2%±0.6 pp403±202 2.5%±0.1 pp34,356±1,772 ▼ -1.3% 41/77
Universe: Workers 16 years and over who commute to work (excludes those working from home) · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Commute Time

Category Austin
Average Commute Time (minutes) 37 min±1.8 min
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.0% ±1.8 pp3,696 ±618
15–29 Minutes 24.1% ±2.4 pp8,105 ±792
30–44 Minutes 32.0% ±2.9 pp10,767 ±966
45–59 Minutes 15.0% ±1.8 pp5,043 ±613
60 Minutes or More 18.0% ±2.2 pp6,068 ±739
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Commute Time (minutes) 37 min±1.8 min 33 min±0.2 min ▲ +4 min 17/76
Less Than 15 Minutes 11.0%±1.8 pp3,696±618 13.0%±0.3 pp140,252±3,438 ▼ -2.0% 42/77
15–29 Minutes 24.1%±2.4 pp8,105±792 29.9%±0.5 pp322,586±5,056 ▼ -5.9% 61/77
30–44 Minutes 32.0%±2.9 pp10,767±966 29.6%±0.4 pp318,782±4,584 ▲ +2.4% 24/77
45–59 Minutes 15.0%±1.8 pp5,043±613 14.0%±0.3 pp151,451±3,075 ▲ +0.9% 35/77
60 Minutes or More 18.0%±2.2 pp6,068±739 13.4%±0.3 pp144,940±3,715 ▲ +4.6% 21/77
Universe: Workers age 16+ (excl. those working from home) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Vehicle Access

Category Austin
Average Vehicles per Household 1.13±0.07
Households With No Vehicle 29.7% ±2.5 pp10,644 ±878
Households With 1 Vehicle 40.3% ±2.7 pp14,425 ±956
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 29.9% ±2.5 pp10,712 ±908
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Average Vehicles per Household 1.13±0.07 1.12±0.01 ▲ +0.01 43/77
Households With No Vehicle 29.7%±2.5 pp10,644±878 26.6%±0.4 pp308,497±5,087 ▲ +3.2% 26/77
Households With 1 Vehicle 40.3%±2.7 pp14,425±956 45.2%±0.4 pp524,900±5,145 ▼ -4.9% 57/77
Households With 2 or More Vehicles 29.9%±2.5 pp10,712±908 28.2%±0.4 pp326,808±4,200 ▲ +1.8% 43/77
Universe: Occupied housing units · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Where Austin Residents Work

Category Austin
Loop 15.3%5,740
Near North Side 6.9%2,582
Near West Side 5.2%1,948
Austin 2.7%1,031
West Town 2.4%911
All other city neighborhoods 22.4%8,418
Outside the city 45.1%16,960
↳ Oak Park village, IL 2.1%803
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.3%498
↳ Cicero town, IL 1.1%415
↳ Melrose Park village, IL 1.1%408
↳ Elk Grove Village village, IL 1.0%390
↳ All other Illinois locations 37.1%13,934
Out of state 1.4%512
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 25 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin
Loop 15.3%5,740
Near North Side 6.9%2,582
Near West Side 5.2%1,948
Austin 2.7%1,031
West Town 2.4%911
All other city neighborhoods 22.4%8,418
Outside the city 45.1%16,960
↳ Oak Park village, IL 2.1%803
↳ Des Plaines city, IL 1.3%498
↳ Cicero town, IL 1.1%415
↳ Melrose Park village, IL 1.1%408
↳ Elk Grove Village village, IL 1.0%390
↳ All other Illinois locations 37.1%13,934
Out of state 1.4%512
Note: The table shows the five most common work neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for neighborhood 25 residents; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Loop 14.5%5,221 14.6%5,537 15.3%5,740 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +519▲ +0.7 pp▲ +203▲ +0.1 pp▲ +316
Chicago citywide 20.0%224,635 21.0%252,791 21.5%259,167 ▲ +1.5 pp▲ +34,532▲ +0.5 pp▲ +6,376▲ +1.0 pp▲ +28,156
Near North Side 6.0%2,182 6.8%2,565 6.9%2,582 ▲ +0.8 pp▲ +400▲ +0.1 pp▲ +17▲ +0.7 pp▲ +383
Chicago citywide 8.2%92,143 9.4%112,859 9.1%109,333 ▲ +0.9 pp▲ +17,190▼ −0.3 pp▼ −3,526▲ +1.2 pp▲ +20,716
Near West Side 5.6%2,007 4.9%1,856 5.2%1,948 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −59▲ +0.3 pp▲ +92▼ −0.7 pp▼ −151
Chicago citywide 6.2%69,083 6.6%79,757 6.7%80,118 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +11,035– 0.0 pp▲ +361▲ +0.5 pp▲ +10,674
Austin 3.9%1,416 2.7%1,028 2.7%1,031 ▼ −1.2 pp▼ −385– 0.0 pp▲ +3▼ −1.2 pp▼ −388
Chicago citywide 0.8%8,968 0.6%7,193 0.6%6,921 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −2,047– 0.0 pp▼ −272▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,775
West Town 1.9%694 2.5%944 2.4%911 ▲ +0.5 pp▲ +217▼ −0.1 pp▼ −33▲ +0.6 pp▲ +250
Chicago citywide 2.2%24,512 2.1%25,359 2.1%25,621 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,109– 0.0 pp▲ +262▼ −0.1 pp▲ +847
All other city neighborhoods 22.2%7,990 22.0%8,354 22.4%8,418 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +428▲ +0.4 pp▲ +64▼ −0.1 pp▲ +364
Chicago citywide 22.5%252,499 21.1%253,775 20.7%248,736 ▼ −1.8 pp▼ −3,763▼ −0.4 pp▼ −5,039▼ −1.4 pp▲ +1,276
Outside the city 45.8%16,537 46.5%17,656 45.1%16,960 ▼ −0.7 pp▲ +423▼ −1.4 pp▼ −696▲ +0.7 pp▲ +1,119
Chicago citywide 36.8%412,807 35.7%430,134 35.9%432,355 ▼ −0.9 pp▲ +19,548▲ +0.2 pp▲ +2,221▼ −1.0 pp▲ +17,327
Oak Park village, IL 2.3%823 2.0%755 2.1%803 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −20▲ +0.1 pp▲ +48▼ −0.3 pp▼ −68
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,876 0.5%5,510 0.5%5,741 – 0.0 pp▼ −135– 0.0 pp▲ +231▼ −0.1 pp▼ −366
Des Plaines city, IL 1.1%412 1.2%459 1.3%498 ▲ +0.2 pp▲ +86▲ +0.1 pp▲ +39▲ +0.1 pp▲ +47
Chicago citywide 0.8%9,241 0.8%9,141 0.8%9,268 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +27– 0.0 pp▲ +127▼ −0.1 pp▼ −100
Cicero town, IL 1.1%408 1.2%474 1.1%415 – 0.0 pp▲ +7▼ −0.1 pp▼ −59▲ +0.1 pp▲ +66
Chicago citywide 0.5%5,256 0.5%6,120 0.5%6,087 – 0.0 pp▲ +831– 0.0 pp▼ −33– 0.0 pp▲ +864
Melrose Park village, IL 1.0%378 1.1%431 1.1%408 – 0.0 pp▲ +30▼ −0.1 pp▼ −23▲ +0.1 pp▲ +53
Chicago citywide 0.4%4,646 0.4%5,298 0.4%5,320 – 0.0 pp▲ +674– 0.0 pp▲ +22– 0.0 pp▲ +652
Elk Grove Village village, IL 0.9%325 1.3%483 1.0%390 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +65▼ −0.2 pp▼ −93▲ +0.4 pp▲ +158
Chicago citywide 0.8%8,559 0.8%10,072 0.7%8,182 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −377▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,890▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,513
All other Illinois locations 37.3%13,436 38.0%14,419 37.1%13,934 ▼ −0.2 pp▲ +498▼ −0.9 pp▼ −485▲ +0.8 pp▲ +983
Chicago citywide 27.9%312,992 27.0%324,805 27.3%329,050 ▼ −0.5 pp▲ +16,058▲ +0.3 pp▲ +4,245▼ −0.9 pp▲ +11,813
Out of state 1.6%561 1.5%568 1.4%512 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −49▼ −0.1 pp▼ −56▼ −0.1 pp▲ +7
Chicago citywide 2.2%24,577 2.3%27,198 2.2%26,136 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,559▼ −0.1 pp▼ −1,062▲ +0.1 pp▲ +2,621

Home Neighborhoods of People Working in Austin

Category Austin
Austin 6.9%1,031
Belmont Cragin 2.0%295
Humboldt Park 1.8%268
North Lawndale 1.5%221
West Town 1.3%194
All other city neighborhoods 33.1%4,912
Outside the city 53.4%7,918
↳ Cicero town, IL 2.1%316
↳ Berwyn city, IL 1.4%215
↳ Oak Park village, IL 1.2%173
↳ Aurora city, IL 0.9%133
↳ Elmwood Park village, IL 0.9%129
↳ All other Illinois locations 43.0%6,374
Out of state 3.9%578
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 25; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
Category Austin
Austin 6.9%1,031
Belmont Cragin 2.0%295
Humboldt Park 1.8%268
North Lawndale 1.5%221
West Town 1.3%194
All other city neighborhoods 33.1%4,912
Outside the city 53.4%7,918
↳ Cicero town, IL 2.1%316
↳ Berwyn city, IL 1.4%215
↳ Oak Park village, IL 1.2%173
↳ Aurora city, IL 0.9%133
↳ Elmwood Park village, IL 0.9%129
↳ All other Illinois locations 43.0%6,374
Out of state 3.9%578
Note: The table shows the five most common home neighborhoods and the five most common Illinois municipalities outside the city for people working in neighborhood 25; remaining locations are grouped into all other city neighborhoods and all other Illinois locations. Administrative data with no margin of error. Because LODES does not identify whether a worker actually traveled to the reported worksite, permanent work-from-home employees may be assigned to their employer’s worksite even when they make no trip there.
Universe: LODES-covered private-sector wage-and-salary jobs located in this neighborhood. LODES identifies jobs primarily from state Unemployment Insurance records and does not cover self-employed workers or other employment outside that system, including military, railroad, certain agricultural, nonprofit, family, and some federal jobs. · Geography: Census Blocks · Source: U.S. Census Bureau LEHD Origin-Destination Employment Statistics (LODES), 2023
2014 2019 2023 2014 → 20232019 → 20232014 → 2019
Austin 7.5%1,416 7.0%1,028 6.9%1,031 ▼ −0.6 pp▼ −385– 0.0 pp▲ +3▼ −0.6 pp▼ −388
Chicago citywide 1.5%19,531 1.4%20,284 1.4%20,630 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +1,099– 0.0 pp▲ +346▼ −0.1 pp▲ +753
Belmont Cragin 2.2%410 2.0%291 2.0%295 ▼ −0.2 pp▼ −115– 0.0 pp▲ +4▼ −0.2 pp▼ −119
Chicago citywide 1.2%15,220 1.1%15,543 1.1%15,818 ▼ −0.1 pp▲ +598– 0.0 pp▲ +275▼ −0.1 pp▲ +323
Humboldt Park 2.1%394 1.6%234 1.8%268 ▼ −0.3 pp▼ −126▲ +0.2 pp▲ +34▼ −0.5 pp▼ −160
Chicago citywide 0.9%11,405 0.9%12,541 0.9%12,557 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,152– 0.0 pp▲ +16– 0.0 pp▲ +1,136
North Lawndale 1.5%283 1.4%212 1.5%221 – 0.0 pp▼ −62▲ +0.1 pp▲ +9▼ −0.1 pp▼ −71
Chicago citywide 0.5%7,140 0.5%7,750 0.5%7,449 – 0.0 pp▲ +309– 0.0 pp▼ −301– 0.0 pp▲ +610
West Town 1.4%270 1.6%232 1.3%194 ▼ −0.1 pp▼ −76▼ −0.3 pp▼ −38▲ +0.1 pp▼ −38
Chicago citywide 2.5%32,371 2.6%36,193 2.5%36,343 – 0.0 pp▲ +3,972▼ −0.1 pp▲ +150▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,822
All other city neighborhoods 32.8%6,167 35.0%5,160 33.1%4,912 ▲ +0.3 pp▼ −1,255▼ −1.9 pp▼ −248▲ +2.2 pp▼ −1,007
Chicago citywide 38.0%499,784 37.9%537,334 36.8%539,030 ▼ −1.2 pp▲ +39,246▼ −1.1 pp▲ +1,696▼ −0.1 pp▲ +37,550
Outside the city 52.3%9,838 51.2%7,555 53.4%7,918 ▲ +1.0 pp▼ −1,920▲ +2.1 pp▲ +363▼ −1.1 pp▼ −2,283
Chicago citywide 45.9%603,720 45.4%642,891 47.2%691,545 ▲ +1.3 pp▲ +87,825▲ +1.9 pp▲ +48,654▼ −0.6 pp▲ +39,171
Cicero town, IL 2.5%473 2.4%355 2.1%316 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −157▼ −0.3 pp▼ −39▼ −0.1 pp▼ −118
Chicago citywide 0.8%9,934 0.8%11,086 0.8%10,993 – 0.0 pp▲ +1,059– 0.0 pp▼ −93– 0.0 pp▲ +1,152
Berwyn city, IL 1.3%244 1.5%221 1.4%215 ▲ +0.2 pp▼ −29– 0.0 pp▼ −6▲ +0.2 pp▼ −23
Chicago citywide 0.7%8,732 0.7%9,219 0.6%9,497 – 0.0 pp▲ +765– 0.0 pp▲ +278– 0.0 pp▲ +487
Oak Park village, IL 1.2%218 1.3%197 1.2%173 – 0.0 pp▼ −45▼ −0.2 pp▼ −24▲ +0.2 pp▼ −21
Chicago citywide 1.0%12,512 0.9%13,154 0.9%13,459 – 0.0 pp▲ +947– 0.0 pp▲ +305– 0.0 pp▲ +642
Aurora city, IL 1.3%236 1.5%214 0.9%133 ▼ −0.4 pp▼ −103▼ −0.6 pp▼ −81▲ +0.2 pp▼ −22
Chicago citywide 0.7%9,006 0.7%10,248 0.7%10,879 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +1,873– 0.0 pp▲ +631– 0.0 pp▲ +1,242
Elmwood Park village, IL 0.7%138 0.8%121 0.9%129 ▲ +0.1 pp▼ −9– 0.0 pp▲ +8▲ +0.1 pp▼ −17
Chicago citywide 0.3%4,242 0.3%4,242 0.3%4,388 – 0.0 pp▲ +146– 0.0 pp▲ +146– 0.0 pp– 0
All other Illinois locations 40.2%7,564 40.0%5,901 43.0%6,374 ▲ +2.7 pp▼ −1,190▲ +2.9 pp▲ +473▼ −0.2 pp▼ −1,663
Chicago citywide 35.5%467,052 35.1%497,107 36.9%540,317 ▲ +1.4 pp▲ +73,265▲ +1.8 pp▲ +43,210▼ −0.5 pp▲ +30,055
Out of state 4.7%892 3.7%546 3.9%578 ▼ −0.8 pp▼ −314▲ +0.2 pp▲ +32▼ −1.0 pp▼ −346
Chicago citywide 4.9%63,785 4.8%68,287 4.9%72,123 ▲ +0.1 pp▲ +8,338▲ +0.1 pp▲ +3,836– 0.0 pp▲ +4,502

Technology Access

Household Computer Access

Category Austin
No Computer or Smartphone 8.5% ±1.5 pp3,041 ±533
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 19.4% ±2.1 pp6,937 ±761
Desktop or Laptop Available 62.6% ±2.6 pp22,414 ±932
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
No Computer or Smartphone 8.5%±1.5 pp3,041±533 5.1%±0.2 pp58,709±2,246 ▲ +3.4% 18/77
Smartphone Only, No Desktop or Laptop 19.4%±2.1 pp6,937±761 10.4%±0.3 pp120,218±3,642 ▲ +9.0% 13/77
Desktop or Laptop Available 62.6%±2.6 pp22,414±932 79.7%±0.4 pp924,956±4,919 ▼ -17.1% 71/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Household Internet Access

Category Austin
Has Internet Access 87.7% ±2.1 pp31,378 ±750
Cellular Data Plan Only 19.1% ±2.3 pp6,827 ±807
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 4.3% ±1.4 pp1,528 ±505
No Internet Access 12.3% ±1.9 pp4,403 ±669
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Has Internet Access 87.7%±2.1 pp31,378±750 93.1%±0.3 pp1,080,419±3,310 ▼ -5.4% 63/77
Cellular Data Plan Only 19.1%±2.3 pp6,827±807 12.5%±0.3 pp145,219±3,463 ▲ +6.6% 12/77
Internet Access Without a Paid Subscription 4.3%±1.4 pp1,528±505 3.9%±0.2 pp45,350±1,940 ▲ +0.4% 21/77
No Internet Access 12.3%±1.9 pp4,403±669 6.9%±0.2 pp79,786±2,730 ▲ +5.4% 15/77
Universe: Households · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health

Health Insurance

Category Austin
Uninsured Residents 11.6% ±1.3 pp11,333 ±1,220
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 5.0% ±2.1 pp4,850 ±2,049
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 16.8% ±1.9 pp16,370 ±1,812
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 2.6% ±2.2 pp2,549 ±2,126
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Uninsured Residents 11.6%±1.3 pp11,333±1,220 9.8%±0.2 pp264,391±5,709 ▲ +1.9% 22/77
↳ Uninsured Children Under 19 5.0%±2.1 pp4,850±2,049 3.9%±0.3 pp104,687±8,934 ▲ +1.1% 20/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 19–64 16.8%±1.9 pp16,370±1,812 13.3%±0.3 pp361,430±8,516 ▲ +3.5% 20/77
↳ Uninsured Adults Ages 65 and Older 2.6%±2.2 pp2,549±2,126 1.7%±0.3 pp46,718±7,265 ▲ +0.9% 15/77
Note: The 2010–2014 child rate is for ages under 18 and its younger-adult rate is for ages 18–64; later releases use under 19 and ages 19–64. The insurance coverage question itself is unchanged; all-residents and 65+ rates use the same age definitions across periods.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms); each by-age rate is a share of that age group, not of all residents · Geography: Census Block Group · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Health Insurance Coverage Types

Category Austin
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.4% ±1.3 pp85,513 ±1,212
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 32.2% ±1.6 pp31,118 ±1,559
Direct-Purchase Insurance 6.0% ±0.8 pp5,805 ±749
Medicare 15.1% ±1.1 pp14,658 ±1,113
Medicaid 37.7% ±1.8 pp36,520 ±1,785
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.4% ±0.3 pp376 ±255
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.2% ±0.8 pp5,037 ±794
Uninsured 11.6% ±1.3 pp11,253 ±1,212
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Insured (Any Coverage) 88.4%±1.3 pp85,513±1,212 90.2%±0.2 pp2,424,871±5,689 ▼ -1.9% 56/77
Coverage types (may overlap)
Employer-Based Insurance 32.2%±1.6 pp31,118±1,559 51.2%±0.4 pp1,376,912±9,468 ▼ -19.1% 62/77
Direct-Purchase Insurance 6.0%±0.8 pp5,805±749 8.5%±0.2 pp227,424±5,112 ▼ -2.5% 58/77
Medicare 15.1%±1.1 pp14,658±1,113 12.6%±0.2 pp339,804±4,911 ▲ +2.5% 28/77
Medicaid 37.7%±1.8 pp36,520±1,785 22.2%±0.3 pp596,931±7,773 ▲ +15.5% 17/77
Military Health Coverage (TRICARE / VA) 0.4%±0.3 pp376±255 0.3%±0.0 pp7,201±787 ▲ +0.1% 21/77
Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified 5.2%±0.8 pp5,037±794 3.8%±0.1 pp102,777±3,544 ▲ +1.4% 22/77
Uninsured 11.6%±1.3 pp11,253±1,212 9.8%±0.2 pp262,018±5,689 ▲ +1.9% 22/77
Note: People can have more than one type of health insurance, so coverage type rows are not mutually exclusive and will not sum to the insured total. Some multiple-coverage combinations are not attributed to a specific coverage type and are grouped as “Multiple Types of Insurance, Specific Types Unspecified.” Medicaid includes other means-tested public insurance types such as CHIP.
Universe: Civilian noninstitutionalized population (excludes institutionalized group quarters, such as correctional facilities and nursing homes; includes residents of college dorms) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Disability

Category Austin
Adults With at Least One Disability 21.8% ±1.6 pp15,986 ±1,167
Mobility Disability 13.3% ±1.2 pp9,779 ±915
Hearing Disability 4.6% ±0.9 pp3,392 ±648
Vision Disability 6.4% ±1.0 pp4,658 ±746
Cognitive Disability 7.7% ±1.0 pp5,653 ±732
Self-Care Disability 4.4% ±0.8 pp3,214 ±556
Independent Living Disability 7.6% ±1.0 pp5,590 ±733
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Adults With at Least One Disability 21.8%±1.6 pp15,986±1,167 14.0%±0.2 pp303,665±4,797 ▲ +7.8% 15/77
Mobility Disability 13.3%±1.2 pp9,779±915 7.6%±0.2 pp163,666±3,398 ▲ +5.8% 16/77
Hearing Disability 4.6%±0.9 pp3,392±648 2.8%±0.1 pp61,430±2,337 ▲ +1.8% 10/77
Vision Disability 6.4%±1.0 pp4,658±746 3.0%±0.1 pp64,544±2,269 ▲ +3.4% 6/77
Cognitive Disability 7.7%±1.0 pp5,653±732 5.2%±0.1 pp112,824±2,939 ▲ +2.5% 15/77
Self-Care Disability 4.4%±0.8 pp3,214±556 2.7%±0.1 pp57,758±2,261 ▲ +1.7% 18/77
Independent Living Disability 7.6%±1.0 pp5,590±733 5.7%±0.2 pp123,651±3,247 ▲ +1.9% 29/77
Note: People can report more than one disability, so the percent with at least one disability will be less than the sum of the individual disability categories. See the disability measures page for the ACS question wording.
Universe: Adult population 18 years and over · Geography: Census Tract · Source: ACS 2020–2024

Incidence of Health Problems

Category Austin
Arthritis 25.7%19,255
High Blood Pressure 42.2%31,645
Cancer 4.6%3,447
Current Asthma 12.5%9,416
Coronary Heart Disease 6.8%5,082
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 8.8%6,637
Diabetes 18.5%13,902
High Cholesterol 33.9%25,461
Obesity 43.0%32,256
Stroke 5.5%4,159
Lost All Natural Teeth 5.4%4,027
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Arthritis 25.7%19,255 19.6%409,178 ▲ +6.1% 20/77
High Blood Pressure 42.2%31,645 29.7%620,030 ▲ +12.5% 21/77
Cancer 4.6%3,447 5.0%104,382 ▼ -0.4% 48/77
Current Asthma 12.5%9,416 10.2%212,940 ▲ +2.3% 19/77
Coronary Heart Disease 6.8%5,082 4.8%100,207 ▲ +2.0% 13/77
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) 8.8%6,637 5.5%114,820 ▲ +3.3% 14/77
Diabetes 18.5%13,902 12.0%250,517 ▲ +6.5% 16/77
High Cholesterol 33.9%25,461 31.6%659,696 ▲ +2.3% 32/77
Obesity 43.0%32,256 32.6%680,572 ▲ +10.4% 14/77
Stroke 5.5%4,159 3.3%68,892 ▲ +2.2% 18/77
Lost All Natural Teeth 5.4%4,027 2.5%52,249 ▲ +2.9% 14/77
Note: All measures ask if a health care provider diagnosed the given condition except obesity (calculated from self-reported height and weight) and all teeth lost (self-reported). Cancer includes melanoma but excludes non-melanoma skin cancers. The all teeth lost question is asked only of adults age 65 or older, but we display values for the adult population, assuming those age 18–64 have not lost all their teeth.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for all teeth lost; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Health Risk Behaviors

Category Austin
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 14.1%10,569
Current Cigarette Smoking 18.3%13,758
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.1%26,375
Short Sleep Duration 46.6%34,968
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Binge Drinking in Past 30 Days 14.1%10,569 19.0%396,652 ▼ -4.9% 56/77
Current Cigarette Smoking 18.3%13,758 11.9%248,430 ▲ +6.4% 9/77
No Leisure-Time Physical Activity 35.1%26,375 24.7%515,648 ▲ +10.4% 13/77
Short Sleep Duration 46.6%34,968 37.8%789,129 ▲ +8.8% 13/77
Note: Binge drinking means 5 or more drinks on at least one occasion for men, or 4 or more for women, in the past 30 days. Current cigarette smoking means smoking every day or some days. Physical inactivity means no leisure-time physical activity in the past month. Short sleep duration means averaging fewer than 7 hours of sleep per 24-hour period.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for most measures and 2022 for short sleep duration; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Overall Health Status

Category Austin
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.6%23,689
Frequent Physical Distress 15.7%11,777
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Fair or Poor Self-Reported Health 31.6%23,689 21.1%440,493 ▲ +10.5% 14/77
Frequent Physical Distress 15.7%11,777 11.8%246,342 ▲ +3.9% 13/77
Note: Frequent physical distress means self-reported physical health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Preventive Care

Category Austin
Taking Medication for High Blood Pressure 76.8%57,614
Routine Checkup in Past Year 80.1%60,141
Cholesterol Check in Past 5 Years 85.8%64,394
Up to Date on Colorectal Cancer Screening 53.8%40,351
Dental Visit in Past Year 45.6%34,186
Mammogram in Past 2 Years 73.7%55,335
Universe: Annual checkup, cholesterol screening, and dental visit: adults 18 and over; blood pressure medication: adults 18 and over with high blood pressure; colorectal cancer screening: adults 45–75; mammography: women 50–74 · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023 for routine checkup, cholesterol screening, and blood-pressure medication, and 2022 for colorectal screening, dental visit, and mammography; modeled estimates; no margin of error

Mental Health

Category Austin
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.4%13,799
Frequent Mental Distress 19.1%14,368
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 35.7%26,783
Loneliness 40.0%29,997
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error
Category Austin City Difference Rank
Medical Provider-Diagnosed Depression 18.4%13,799 19.1%398,740 ▼ -0.7% 42/77
Frequent Mental Distress 19.1%14,368 16.0%334,023 ▲ +3.1% 12/77
Lack of Social/Emotional Support 35.7%26,783 28.2%588,716 ▲ +7.5% 11/77
Loneliness 40.0%29,997 35.8%747,377 ▲ +4.2% 11/77
Note: Frequent mental distress means mental health was not good for 14 or more of the past 30 days. Loneliness means feeling lonely sometimes, often, or all the time. Lack of social and emotional support means sometimes, rarely, or never getting the social and emotional support needed.
Universe: Adult population (Age 18+) · Geography: Census Tract · Source: CDC PLACES 2025 release; BRFSS inputs: 2023; modeled estimates; no margin of error

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