Austin, TX Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Austin was 974,447, a 0.53% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Austin's population was 969,343, an increase of 0.37% compared to a population of 965,768 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Austin, TX population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Austin increased by 299,077. In this period, the peak population was 978,763 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 675,370 - -
2001 689,450 14,080 2.08%
2002 688,923 -527 -0.08%
2003 692,306 3,383 0.49%
2004 702,078 9,772 1.41%
2005 714,650 12,572 1.79%
2006 737,455 22,805 3.19%
2007 755,933 18,478 2.51%
2008 774,308 18,375 2.43%
2009 794,520 20,212 2.61%
2010 806,214 11,694 1.47%
2011 828,569 22,355 2.77%
2012 854,656 26,087 3.15%
2013 875,241 20,585 2.41%
2014 901,463 26,222 3%
2015 921,452 19,989 2.22%
2016 939,778 18,326 1.99%
2017 951,610 11,832 1.26%
2018 962,800 11,190 1.18%
2019 978,763 15,963 1.66%
2020 965,768 -12,995 -1.33%
2021 969,343 3,575 0.37%
2022 974,447 5,104 0.53%
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Austin, TX population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Austin's population increased by 130,844 (19.37%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Austin's population increased by 159,554 (19.79%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Austin's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Austin's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 974,447. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Austin's population peaked in year 2019 at 978,763.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Austin's population was lowest in year 2000 at 675,370.

Austin, TX annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Austin grew year by year for 20 years and declined for 2 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Austin had an average annual population growth rate of 2.01% per year. Overall the population grew 44.28% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Austin's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Austin's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was 2.01% per year. In the last two years, the population grew by 8,679. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2013 to 2014, Austin's population grew the most with an increase of 26,222 (3.00%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Austin's population declined the most with a negative growth of 12,995 (-1.33%).

Things to know

Is Austin, TX population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Austin's population increased by 8,679 between 2020 and 2022. The increase was 3,575 (0.37%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 5,104 (0.53%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Austin, TX changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Austin increased by 99,206 (11.33%). The population was highest at 978,763 in the year 2019 and lowest at 875,241 in the year 2013. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.33%.

References

Datasets

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2023
Austin, TX Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
Last updated September 18, 2023
ACS
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2017-2021
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Austin population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Austin across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Austin was 974,447, a 0.53% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Austin population was 969,343, an increase of 0.37% compared to a population of 965,768 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Austin increased by 299,077. In this period, the peak population was 978,763 in the year 2019. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Austin population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Austin is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Austin population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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