a demographic snapshot of austin by ryan robinson
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A Demographic Snapshot of AustinLost Creek Civic OrganizationMay 5, 2016
Ryan Robinson City DemographerPlanning and Zoning Department
1. A continuation of robust job and population growth.
2. Diversification dynamics are shifting.
3. A collapse in Austin’s housing affordability and the flight of families from the urban core.
4. Austin is still a mecca for millennials but is also now an emerging destination for retirees.
5. Stubborn socioeconomic separations may be getting worse.
6. Political landscapes are changing.
Snapshot Takeaways
A Demographic Snapshot of AustinRyan Robinson
City DemographerCity of Austin
Williamson
Travis
Bastrop
Caldwell
Hays
33rd Total Population = 2,000,860
Las Vegas
Jacksonville
DFW
Denver
Houston Austin
Raleigh
Orlando
Nashville
San Antonio
10 Fastest Growing Metro Areas, 2014 to 2015
11th27th in 199016th in 200014th in 201011th in 201310th by 2025…
Housing Affordability
a Demographic SnapshotRyan Robinson
City DemographerCity of Austin
Apartment and CondoProjects Under Construction,March 2015
Are we becoming Monaco on the Colorado?
Are we implementingour new Comprehensive Plan?
Age Structure is Changing
a Demographic SnapshotRyan Robinson
City DemographerCity of Austin
DATA SOURCE: 2007 American Community Survey Data, Table B19113, US Census Bureau.
Charlotte Atlanta
Metro Areas with Fastest Growing Senior and Pre-Senior Population, 2000 to 2010
DFW
Colorado Springs
Pre-Seniors (age 55 to 64)
Seniors (age 65 Plus)
Houston Austin
Raleigh Las Vegas Salt Lake City
Boise Madison
AlbuquerqueRiverside
Portland
8.0% of 1.8 million, or 140K
18% of 3.9 million, or 700K
Socioeconomic Separations
a Demographic SnapshotRyan Robinson
City DemographerCity of Austin
Overall Poverty Rate, 2012 = 20.3%
Overall Poverty Rate, 2012 = 20.3%Overall Poverty Rate, 2013 = 17.8%
Political Landscapes
a Demographic SnapshotRyan Robinson
City DemographerCity of Austin