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DEMOGRAPHIC OVERVIEW
Total Metropolitan population: 1.4 million
Expected population (2035): 3.2 million
Median Age: 29.6
Retail Occupancy rate: 95.5 percent
Unemployment rate: 4.9 percent
Total retail space (at the end of 2007): 30+ million square feet
The Austin MSA is now part of the I-35 growth corridor in the heart of Texas. According to the United .States. Census Bureau, the Austin MSA experienced the largest increase in income in Texas and was one of the country's fastest-growing cities during the 1990s, growing by nearly 50 percent. Austin, the capital of Texas, is home to the University of Texas, the largest university in the nation.
Quick Facts
Land Area 4,224 square miles
Pop. Density (2000) 295.9 people per square mile
Counties -Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, Williamson
Area Cities -Austin, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Lockhart, Pflugerville, Round Rock, San Marcos
Question: What is the population of Austin and the surrounding area?
Answer: 1990 2003
City of Austin 465,622 680,899
Austin Metropolitan Statistical Area 846,227 1,377,633
The Austin metropolitan area is the 38th largest region nationally and the City of Austin is 16th.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Question: What is the projected growth of Greater Austin?
Answer:
Growth in the Greater Austin Region has been extraordinary --Metro Austin population reached 1.4 million in 2003. The 1990's saw a 47 percent increase in population and growth has been averaging 3 percent annually since the 2000 census.
Question: What is the cost of living?
Answer: Composite Index: 100.3
Grocery Items: 89.8
Housing: 93.9
Utilities: 123.3
Transportation: 94.3
Health Care: 115
Miscellaneous Goods and Services: 103.5
Question: Who are the major employers of Austin?
City of Austin
Dell
Federal Government
Freescale Semiconductor
IBM Corp.
Seton Healthcare Network
State of Texas
St. David's Healthcare Partnership
Texas State University--San Marcos
University of Texas at Austin
Question: What is the climate like?
Answer: The climate is temperate, with 300 days of sunshine annually. Average temperatures range from 42 to 62 degrees in winter and 75 to 95 degrees in the summer. Average rainfall is 32.49 inches. Snowfall is rare.
Question: What is the unemployment rate?
Answer: The civilian labor force for the Austin-San Marcos MSA averaged 771,330 for 2003.
Total nonfarm employment averaged 652,300 As of November 2003, total employment is estimated at 759,447 with a 4.8 percent unemployment rate.
Question: What is the daily newspaper?
Answer: The daily newspaper is the Austin American-Statesman. Subscribe online, or call in-state 1-800-445-9898. For out-of-state inquiries, call direct to 512-445-4040.
Question: Where are Austin's bats?
Answer: Each dusk between April and October, the world's largest urban colony of Mexican free-tailed bats emerges from beneath the Congress Avenue Bridge to feast on insects that fly above the city. An observation area near the Austin American-Statesman's facility displays the latest information on the bat colony. For viewing times and parking information, call the hotline at 512-416-5700, category 3636, or find information online.
For more information, call Bat Conservation International at 512-327-9721.
Question: What will it cost me to purchase a home in the Austin area?
Answer: As of first quarter of 2003 the median price for an existing single-family home was $156,700. For more information look in Housing.
Question: What is the major industry?
MSA Austin has a strong high-tech presence. Austin's high-tech employment represents almost 20% of total non-agricultural employment. Chamber efforts are focused on strengthening the technology sector and recruiting such new industries as automotive suppliers, medical products and pharmaceuticals and wireless.
Question: What are the different school districts in and around Austin?
Answer:
Austin ISD
Bastrop ISD
Del Valle ISD
Eanes ISD
Georgetown ISD
Hays ISD
Lake Travis ISD
Leander ISD
Pflugerville ISD
Round Rock ISD
Question: What is Austin's sales tax rate?
Answer: The tax rate is 8.25 percent.
Question: Who provides telephone and utility service in Austin?
Answer: A number of companies provide local telephone service. The city of Austin and some other areas are served by Austin Energy, a municipal utility.
Question: Where can I find the locations of churches in the Austin area?
Answer: Call the Austin Area Conference of Churches at 512-472-7627 for a list.
Question: Who provides public transportation in the Austin area?
Answer: Area bus service is provided by Capital Metro. Call 512-474-1200 for routes, fares, and schedules. Taxicabs and rental cars are also available.
Question: What colleges and universities are in the Austin area?
Answer:
The University of Texas at Austin
Huston-Tillotson College
St. Edward's University
Concordia University at Austin
Southwest Texas State University
Austin Community College
Southwestern University
Question: Do you have a directory of the Chamber's marketing and information lists?
Answer: Yes! call 512-478-9383 or 1-800-856-5602 to request a copy of The Chamber Store Catalog. http://www.austin-chamber.org/
Question: What is the community profile and where is one available?
Answer: The community profile is a demographic snapshot of Greater Austin and a print version is available by calling 512-478-9383 or 1-800-856-5602 to request a copy.
Austin-San Marcos, TX Employment
Date
Employment Unemployment
Employment Unemployment Total% Change Year Ago Rate Unit Change Year Ago1990 454,618 4.9 -
454,618 4.9 -1991 468,579 3.1 4.4 -0.5
468,579 3.1 4.4 -0.51992 495,449 5.7 4.2 -0.1
495,449 5.7 4.2 -0.11993 525,890 6.1 3.6 -0.6
525,890 6.1 3.6 -0.61994 562,446 7.0 3.2 -0.4
562,446 7.0 3.2 -0.41995 593,053 5.4 2.9 -0.3
593,053 5.4 2.9 -0.31996 614,558 3.6 3.0 0.1
614,558 3.6 3.0 0.11997 632,013 2.8 3.1 0.1
632,013 2.8 3.1 0.11998 664,342 5.1 2.6 -0.4
664,342 5.1 2.6 -0.41999 695,714 4.7 2.2 -0.4
695,714 4.7 2.2 -0.42000 729,781 4.9 2.0 -0.2
729,781 4.9 2.0 -0.22001 730,667 0.1 3.8 1.9
730,667 0.1 3.8 1.92002 718,743 -1.6 5.7 1.8
2003 727,194 1.2 5.7 0.0
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