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Population by Race & Hispanic Origin
Austin's population is diverse and continues to attract talent from around the world. Among metro area 2021 residents over the age of one year, 7.6% moved into the area within the preceding year. The Hispanic or Latino population makes up 32% of the metro's population and grew 35% between 2010 and 2020. The Asian population and the Black or African American population each account for 7% of the area's population in 2020. Asian population growth was 96% over the last decade while Black or African American growth was 26%.
Population by Race & Hispanic Origin, Austin MSA, 2021
TOTAL | NON-HISPANIC | HISPANIC | |
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Total population | 2,352,426 | 1,580,925 | 771,501 |
White | 1,896,070 | 1,189,805 | 706,265 |
Black or African American | 190,739 | 170,462 | 20,277 |
American Indian & Alaska Native | 27,788 | 6,560 | 212,284 |
Asian | 168,149 | 162,598 | 5,551 |
Native Hawaiian & other Pacific Islander | 3,451 | 1,976 | 1,475 |
Two or more races | 66,229 | 49,524 | 16,705 |
