Travis County Demographics
A map of Travis County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 612,824 | 47.5% |
Hispanic | 421,110 | 32.6% |
Asian | 99,660 | 7.7% |
Black | 96,270 | 7.5% |
Multiracial | 50,275 | 3.9% |
Native American/Other | 10,049 | 0.8% |
Travis County, Texas had a population of 1,290,188 in 2020. It was 47.5% White, 7.5% Black, 7.7% Asian, 32.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Travis County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Travis County is the 5th most populous county of the 254 counties in Texas.
Travis County's White Population
612,824 residents of Travis County identify as White, or 47.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Travis County slightly larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #172 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more White than neighboring Caldwell County (36.1% White), and Bastrop County (47.1% White). Travis County is less White than neighboring Williamson County (55.2% White), Hays County (50.4% White), and Burnet County (70.9% White).
Travis County's Black Population
96,270 residents of Travis County identify as Black, or 7.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of Travis County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #73 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more Black than neighboring Williamson County (6.3% Black), Hays County (3.7% Black), Caldwell County (4.8% Black), Bastrop County (5.6% Black), and Burnet County (1.2% Black).
Travis County's Asian Population
99,660 residents of Travis County identify as Asian, or 7.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Travis County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #5 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more Asian than neighboring Hays County (2% Asian), Caldwell County (0.5% Asian), Bastrop County (0.7% Asian), and Burnet County (0.9% Asian). Travis County is less Asian than neighboring Williamson County (8.9% Asian).
Travis County's Hispanic Population
421,110 residents of Travis County identify as Hispanic, or 32.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Travis County slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #104 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more Hispanic than neighboring Williamson County (24.2% Hispanic), and Burnet County (22.8% Hispanic). Travis County is less Hispanic than neighboring Hays County (38.5% Hispanic), Caldwell County (55.5% Hispanic), and Bastrop County (42.7% Hispanic).
Travis County's Native American/Other Population
10,049 residents of Travis County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Travis County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #94 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hays County (0.7% Native American/Other), Caldwell County (0.7% Native American/Other), and Burnet County (0.7% Native American/Other). Travis County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Williamson County (0.9% Native American/Other).
Travis County's Multiracial Population
50,275 residents of Travis County identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Travis County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 254 counties in Texas, Travis County is ranked #48 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Travis County is more Multiracial than neighboring Caldwell County (2.4% Multiracial), Bastrop County (3.1% Multiracial), and Burnet County (3.6% Multiracial). Travis County is less Multiracial than neighboring Williamson County (4.5% Multiracial), and Hays County (4.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.