Williamson County, TX

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2022 Population
617,396
4.33% 1-year growth
US Senator
N/AJohn Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
N/ATed Cruz
Republican Party
2022 Median Age
36.9
0.545% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
6.34%
0.68% 1-year increase
2022 Median Household Income
$102,851
8.6% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$370,100
20% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
325,008
5.56% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Williamson County, TX had a population of 617k people with a median age of 36.9 and a median household income of $102,851. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Williamson County, TX grew from 591,759 to 617,396, a 4.33% increase and its median household income grew from $94,705 to $102,851, a 8.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Williamson County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (55.9%), White (Hispanic) (11.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.78%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (8.07%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.46%).

None of the households in Williamson County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.4% of the residents in Williamson County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Williamson County, TX are Southwestern University (420 degrees awarded in 2022), South University-Austin (98 degrees), and The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown (46 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Williamson County, TX was $370,100, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%.

Most people in Williamson County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Williamson County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Williamson County, TX is home to a population of 617k people, from which 92.4% are citizens. As of 2022, 14.3% of Williamson County, TX residents were born outside of the country (88.1k people).

In 2022, there were 4.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (345k people) in Williamson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.4k White (Hispanic) and 54.2k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.4%
2022 Citizenship
92.7%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 92.4% of Williamson County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in Williamson County, TX was 92.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Williamson County, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    345k ± 915
  2. White (Hispanic)
    72.4k ± 3.88k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    54.2k ± 3.66k
25%
Hispanic Population
155k people

In 2022, there were 4.77 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (345k people) in Williamson County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 72.4k White (Hispanic) and 54.2k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

25% of the people in Williamson County, TX are hispanic (155k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
  2. India
    305,649 ± 13,502 people
  3. El Salvador
    224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

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Foreign-Born Population

14.3%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
88.1k people
13.6%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
80.7k people

As of 2022, 14.3% of Williamson County, TX residents (88.1k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Williamson County, TX was 13.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    12,632 ± 1,194
  2. Vietnam
    9,887 ± 733
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    7,887 ± 936

Williamson County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.28 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Williamson County, TX employs 325k people. The largest industries in Williamson County, TX are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (44,327 people), Retail Trade (39,116 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37,401 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($95,256), Utilities ($87,659), and Manufacturing ($86,724).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

325k
2022 Value
± 5,191
5.56%
1 Year growth
± 2.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Williamson County, TX grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 308k employees to 325k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Williamson County, TX, are Management Occupations (43,629 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (36,765 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (34,575 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Williamson County, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

325k
2022 Value
± 5,191
5.56%
1 Year growth
± 2.22%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Williamson County, TX grew at a rate of 5.56%, from 308k employees to 325k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Williamson County, TX, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services (44,327 people), Retail Trade (39,116 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (37,401 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Williamson County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Williamson County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$67,809
Median earning men ± $1,215
$45,535
Median earning women ± $840

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($99,497), Manufacturing ($94,342), and Information ($93,819).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($63,776), Public Administration ($62,482), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($60,000).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 4,769
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 2,855
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 2,634
    Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

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Civics

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

N/AJohn Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
N/ATed Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Williamson County, TX awarded 566 degrees. The student population of Williamson County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 815 male students and 1,745 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Williamson County, TX are White (334 and 60.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (131 and 23.6%), Black or African American (39 and 7.01%), and Two or More Races (25 and 4.5%).

The largest universities in Williamson County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern University (420 and 74.2%), South University-Austin (98 and 17.3%), and The Salon Professional Academy-Georgetown (46 and 8.13%).

The most popular majors in Williamson County, TX are General Business (60 and 10.6%), General Cosmetology (46 and 8.13%), and Registered Nursing (41 and 7.24%).

The median tuition cost in Williamson County, TX for private four year colleges is $48,450.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Williamson County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 44.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 2,560 (31.8% men and 68.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 2,560 students enrolled in Williamson County, TX, 31.8% men and 68.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,078 records, of which 60.7% were women and 39.3% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 60 degrees awarded
  2. 41 degrees awarded
  3. 39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Williamson County, TX was General Business with 60 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Williamson County, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 420 degrees awarded
  2. 98 degrees awarded
  3. 46 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern University with 420 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 206 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Williamson County, TX, which is 0.572 times less than the 360 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 334 degrees mean that there were 2.55 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 131 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($48,450) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($813) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,313) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Williamson County, TX was $370,100 in 2022, which is 1.31 times larger than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $308,400 to $370,100, a 20% increase. The homeownership rate in Williamson County, TX is 67.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Williamson County, TX have an average commute time of 27.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Williamson County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Williamson County, TX is $102,851. In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Williamson County, TX was Census Tract 205.09 with a value of $190,175, followed by Census Tract 207.06 and Census Tract 203.26, with respective values of $181,300 and $173,848.

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Williamson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.377%.

Property

$370,100
Median Property Value 2022
±$3,819
$155,568
Median Property Taxes
±$2,648

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Rent vs Own

67.7%
Homeownership
2022
64.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 67.7% of the housing units in Williamson County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 205.09
  2. Census Tract 207.06
  3. Census Tract 203.26

In 2022, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Williamson County, TX was Census Tract 205.09 with a value of $190,175, followed by Census Tract 207.06 and Census Tract 203.26, with respective values of $181,300 and $173,848.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Williamson County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$102,851
Median Household Income
± $1,462
230k
Number of Households
± 4,031

In 2022, the median household income of the 230k households in Williamson County, TX grew to $102,851 from the previous year's value of $94,705.

The following chart displays the households in Williamson County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Williamson County, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2022 Wage GINI in Texas
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (68.9%)
  2. Worked At Home (20.3%)
  3. Carpooled (7.78%)

In 2022, 68.9% of workers in Williamson County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (20.3%) and those who carpooled to work (7.78%).

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Commute Time

27.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Williamson County, TX have a longer commute time (27.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.52% of the workforce in Williamson County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 12.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Williamson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.377%.

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Poverty & Diversity

6.34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Williamson County, TX (38.8k out of 613k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Williamson County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 7.3% of the children was living in poverty in Williamson County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.3%.

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Health

90.3% of the population of Williamson County, TX has health coverage, with 61.1% on employee plans, 6.23% on Medicaid, 8.61% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TX see 1471 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1455 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1683 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 666 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,471 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Williamson County, TX

Primary care physicians in Williamson County, TX see an average of 1,471 patients per year. This represents a 1.1% increase from the previous year (1,455 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.1% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 40.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

9.75%
Uninsured
61.1%
Employer Coverage
6.23%
Medicaid
8.61%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.87%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Williamson County, TX grew by 2% from 9.56% to 9.75%.

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Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 29.7 in Williamson County, TX.

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.4% in Williamson County, TX.

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Clinical Care

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.4% in Williamson County, TX.

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