Austin County, Texas

Austin County: County in Texas, United States

About

Austin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 28,417 and a population density of 17 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 29,972 inhabitants. Its county seat is Bellville. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836.

Austin County locator map
Location of Austin County on Texas map.

Quick Facts about Austin County

Population : 29,972 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Texas (United States)
Different from : Austin
Area : 1700 km2
Water as percent of area : 1.5%
Land as percent of area : 98.5%
Named for : Stephen F. Austin
Altitude : 292 feet / 89 meters
Capital : Bellville
Establishment : March 03, 1836
Time Zone : Central Time Zone
Local time : 11:22:21 (21st December 2024)
Density : 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 5.19% (2010-2020)
Austin county courthouse image
Austin county courthouse
Austin county courthouse image
Austin county courthouse image

Geography

Austin County is located at 29°53'13"N 96°16'40"W (29.8870200, -96.2779100). It has 6 neighbors: Colorado County, Fayette County, Fort Bend County, Waller County, Washington County and Wharton County.

Austin County map

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The largest city of Austin County is Sealy with a population of 6,443. Other cities include, Bellville population 4,202, Wallis population 1,325, Brazos Country population 472 and Industry population 326. See all Austin County cities & populated places.

Austin County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Austin County.

City Name Population Title
Sealy 6,443 City in Texas, United States
Bellville 4,202 City in the Western Cape, South Africa
Wallis 1,325 City in Texas, USA
San Felipe 831 Town in Austin County, Texas, USA
Brazos Country 472 City in Texas, United States
Industry 326 City in Austin County, Texas, United States

Austin County has 6 neighbours.

  • Bellville

Demographics

The population of Austin County increased by 5.19% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 28,417 - census
2011 28,604 0.65% estimation process
2012 28,562 -0.15% estimation process
2013 28,679 0.41% estimation process
2014 28,968 1% estimation process
2015 29,471 1.71% estimation process
2016 29,629 0.53% estimation process
2017 29,722 0.31% estimation process
2018 29,965 0.81% estimation process
2019 30,032 0.22% estimation process
2020 29,972 -0.2% estimation process

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People born in Austin County (3)

People born in Austin County, including outlaw Bill Longley, businessman James Truchard, Paul Machemehl, .

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