Austin's Demographics

Population & Diversity
 Austin boasts a diverse labor force in its young,
growing and talented population. 46,958 students 
were enrolled at the University in Texas Austin in
 Spring of 2007. In fact, over one quarter of Austin
 holds a Bachelor’s Degree. Almost half the region’s
population is in peak working age; 20-44, which lends 
itself to a strong entrepreneurial culture with creative energy.

Population by Age & Sex 
(Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area 2006, Estimates by the US
 Census Bureau)

Population by Race & Origin 
(Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area 2006, Estimates by the US
Census Bureau)
■White 52%,
■Hispnic / Latino 32%,
■black 9%,
■Asian 5.5%,

■Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander .1%,

■American Indian and Alaska Native .7%