Travis County, Texas
Encyclopedia
As of 2009, the U.S. census estimates there were 1,026,158 people, 320,766 households, and 183,798 families residing in the county. The population density
was 821 people per square mile (317/km²). There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile (131/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.21% White, 9.26% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 4.47% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.56% other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 28.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 12.0% were of German
, 7.7% English
, 6.6% Irish
and 5.5% American
ancestry according to Census 2000. English is the sole language spoken at home by 71.42% of the population age 5 or over, while 22.35% speak Spanish
, and a Chinese language
(including Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese) is spoken by 1.05%.
In 2000 there were 320,766 households, of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.60% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.70% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were composed of individuals and 4.40% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.15.
The population's age distribution was 23.80% under the age of 18, 14.70% from 18 to 24, 36.50% from 25 to 44, 18.20% from 45 to 64, and 6.70% age 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.50 males.
The median income per household in the county was $46,761, and the median income per family was $58,555. Males had a median income of $37,298 versus $30,452 for females. The per capita income
in the county was $25,883. About 7.70% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.
Travis County, along with other Texas counties, has one of the nation's highest property tax rates. In 2009, the county was ranked 88th in the nation for property taxes as percentage of the homes value on owner occupied housing. Travis County also ranked in the top 100 for amount of property taxes paid and for percentage of taxes of income. The high property tax rate is mostly due to Texas having no income tax.
Oak Hill
(a growing portion of southern Round Rock
also extends into northern Travis county)
(a growing portion of Elgin
extends into Travis County)
.
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice
operates the Travis County Unit, a state jail for men, in eastern Austin
.
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 821 people per square mile (317/km²). There were 335,881 housing units at an average density of 340 per square mile (131/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 68.21% White, 9.26% Black or African American, 0.58% Native American, 4.47% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 14.56% other races, and 2.85% from two or more races. 28.20% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 12.0% were of German
Germans
The Germans are a Germanic ethnic group native to Central Europe. The English term Germans has referred to the German-speaking population of the Holy Roman Empire since the Late Middle Ages....
, 7.7% English
English people
The English are a nation and ethnic group native to England, who speak English. The English identity is of early mediaeval origin, when they were known in Old English as the Anglecynn. England is now a country of the United Kingdom, and the majority of English people in England are British Citizens...
, 6.6% Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
and 5.5% American
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
ancestry according to Census 2000. English is the sole language spoken at home by 71.42% of the population age 5 or over, while 22.35% speak Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, and a Chinese language
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
(including Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Cantonese) is spoken by 1.05%.
In 2000 there were 320,766 households, of which 29.30% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.60% were married couples living together, 10.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 42.70% were non-families. 30.10% of all households were composed of individuals and 4.40% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.15.
The population's age distribution was 23.80% under the age of 18, 14.70% from 18 to 24, 36.50% from 25 to 44, 18.20% from 45 to 64, and 6.70% age 65 years of age or older. The median age was 30 years. For every 100 females there were 104.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 104.50 males.
The median income per household in the county was $46,761, and the median income per family was $58,555. Males had a median income of $37,298 versus $30,452 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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in the county was $25,883. About 7.70% of families and 12.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 13.90% of those under age 18 and 7.60% of those age 65 or over.
Travis County, along with other Texas counties, has one of the nation's highest property tax rates. In 2009, the county was ranked 88th in the nation for property taxes as percentage of the homes value on owner occupied housing. Travis County also ranked in the top 100 for amount of property taxes paid and for percentage of taxes of income. The high property tax rate is mostly due to Texas having no income tax.
Cities, towns, and villages
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Lago Vista, Texas Lago Vista is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,507 at the 2000 census, and 5,573 in the 2005 census estimate.-Geography:... Lakeway, Texas Lakeway is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 11,391 at the 2010 census; up from 8,002 in 2000. The city is located near Lake Travis.-Geography:... Manor, Texas Manor is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area. The population was 1,204 at the 2000 census; it was 1,877 in the 2005 census estimate. The approximate population for the City of Manor is 5,500, which is calculated from the number of... Pflugerville, Texas Pflugerville is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 16,335 at the 2000 census. A July 1, 2008 U.S. Census Bureau estimate placed the population at 39,653... |
Point Venture, Texas Point Venture is a village in western Travis County, Texas .A residential community on the north bank of Lake Travis, Point Venture was incorporated in August 2000 and had an estimated population of 506 in 2009.... Rollingwood, Texas Rollingwood is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. Part of the metropolitan area the population was 1,403 at the 2000 census; it was 1,359 in the 2005 census estimate.-Geography:... Round Rock, Texas Round Rock is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the metropolitan area. The 2010 census places the population at 99,887.... San Leanna, Texas San Leanna is a village in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 384 at the 2000 census.-History:San Leanna began as a subdivision in Travis County in the 1950s. In 1970 San Leanna incorporated with a mayor-alderman government. In 1974 San Leanna had 200 people. In 1988 San Leanna... Sunset Valley, Texas Sunset Valley is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 365 at the 2000 census; it was 478 in the 2005 census estimate... |
The Hills, Texas The Hills is a village in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 1,492 at the 2000 census, it was 1,998 in the 2005 census estimate.-Geography:The Hills is located at , 16 miles west of downtown Austin.... Volente, Texas Volente is a village in Travis County, Texas . Located on the north shore of Lake Travis, the village was incorporated in 2003. The population was estimated at 395 in 2008.-External links:****... Webberville, Texas Webberville is a village in Travis County, Texas . Its population was 336, according to a 2008 census estimate.Comprising settlements dating back to 1827, Webber's Prairie was formally established by retired physician John Ferdinand Webber in 1839... West Lake Hills, Texas West Lake Hills is a city in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,116 at the 2000 census, and 3,021 in the 2005 census estimate. The city of West lake Hills is a relatively wealthy suburb of Austin, located on the west side of Austin on the edge of the Hill Country... |
Oak Hill, Texas
Oak Hill is a community in southwest Austin, Texas, United States that was formerly a distinct unincorporated area in southwestern Travis County. Originally called Live Oak Springs, Oak Hill is located on U.S. Highway 290 and Williamson Creek, eight miles south of Downtown Austin.-History:An 1865...
(a growing portion of southern Round Rock
Round Rock, Texas
Round Rock is a city in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. It is part of the metropolitan area. The 2010 census places the population at 99,887....
also extends into northern Travis county)
(a growing portion of Elgin
Elgin, Texas
Elgin is a city in Bastrop and Travis Counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 5,700 at the 2000 census. By 2005, the population grew to an estimated 8,689...
extends into Travis County)
Census-designated places
- Anderson MillAnderson Mill, TexasAnderson Mill is a former census-designated place in Travis and Williamson counties in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 8,953 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Anderson Mill is located at...
- Barton CreekBarton Creek, TexasBarton Creek is a census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 1,589....
- GarfieldGarfield, TexasGarfield is a census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the CDP population was 1,660.-Geography:Garfield is located at , 12 miles east of downtown Austin....
- Hudson BendHudson Bend, TexasHudson Bend is a census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,369 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Hudson Bend is located at , 16 miles northwest of Austin on Lake Travis....
- JollyvilleJollyville, TexasJollyville is a census-designated place in Travis and Williamson counties in Texas. The population was 15,813 at the 2000 census.-History:...
- Lost CreekLost Creek, TexasLost Creek is a census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 4,729 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Lost Creek is located at , 7 miles west of downtown Austin....
- Onion CreekOnion Creek, TexasOnion Creek is a former census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 2,116 at the 2000 census. The area is now part of the city of Austin....
- Shady HollowShady Hollow, TexasShady Hollow is a census-designated place in southwestern Travis County, Texas, United States, and is part of the City of Austin. It is located ten miles southwest of Downtown Austin, near the Travis/Hays county line. The population was 5,140 at the 2000 census.-History:In 1972 Austin Savings and...
- Wells BranchWells Branch, TexasAs of the census of 2000, there were 11,271 people, 5,490 households, and 2,580 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 4,456.3 people per square mile . There were 5,625 housing units at an average density of 2,224.0/sq mi...
- WindemereWindemere, TexasWindemere is a census-designated place in Travis County, Texas, United States. The population was 6,868 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Windemere is located at , 14 miles northeast of downtown Austin....
Unincorporated areas
- Bluff SpringsBluff Springs, TexasBluff Springs is a small unincorporated community in southern Travis County, Texas, United States....
- CeleCele, TexasCele is a small unincorporated community in northeast Travis County, Texas, United States....
- Del ValleDel Valle, TexasDel Valle is an unincorporated community in southeastern Travis County, Texas, United States. It is about miles southeast of Downtown Austin, and is part of the Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area...
- ElroyElroy, TexasElroy is a small unincorporated community in southeast Travis County, Texas, United States with a population of 125. It will be the future site of a brand new Formula One race track which will host the 2012 US Grand Prix....
- KimbroKimbro, TexasKimbro is a small unincorporated community in northeast Travis County, Texas, United States....
- LittigLittig, TexasLittig is a small unincorporated community in eastern Travis County, Texas, United States established in 1883. Littig is on the Southern Pacific line two miles south of U.S. Highway 290 and eighteen miles northeast of the state capital, Austin, in eastern Travis County...
- LundLund, TexasLund is a small unincorporated community in northeast Travis County, Texas, United States....
- ManchacaManchaca, TexasManchaca is a small unincorporated community in Travis County, Texas, United States. It is located 10 miles southwest of downtown Austin.-History:...
- Marshall FordMarshall Ford, TexasMarshall Ford is a small unincorporated community in Travis County, Texas, United States....
- McNeilMcNeil, TexasMcNeil is an unincorporated community in Travis County, Texas, United States. Its elevation is 830 feet . Although McNeil is unincorporated, it has a post office, with the ZIP code of 78651....
- New SwedenNew Sweden, TexasNew Sweden is a small unincorporated community in northeast Travis County, Texas, United States.The community was established in 1873 and was known then as Knight's Ranch. The Swedish Evangelical Lutheran Congregation was established on February 23,1876 and initially carried the name Manor until...
- Pilot KnobPilot Knob, TexasPilot Knob is a small unincorporated community in southern Travis County, Texas, United States....
Corrections
The Travis County Jail and the Travis County Criminal Justice Center are located in Downtown Austin. The Travis County Correctional Complex is located in an unincorporated area in Travis County, next to Austin-Bergstrom International AirportAustin-Bergstrom International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is a mixed-use commercial airport located southeast of the central business district of Austin, Texas, United States. It covers and has two runways and three helipads.The airport began passenger service on May 23, 1999...
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The Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
The Texas Department of Criminal Justice is a department of the government of the state of Texas. The TDCJ is responsible for statewide criminal justice for adult offenders, including managing offenders in state prisons, state jails and private correctional facilities, funding and certain...
operates the Travis County Unit, a state jail for men, in eastern Austin
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
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See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Travis County, TexasNational Register of Historic Places listings in Travis County, TexasThis is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Travis County, Texas.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Travis County, Texas, United States...