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Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and a major cultural and technological center in the southern United States. The city has a population estimated at 1,009,450 inhabitants (2026 estimate). Founded in 1839 and named after Stephen F. Austin, it developed as a political and educational hub, notably with the establishment of the University of Texas at Austin. In the late 20th century, Austin emerged as a leading center for technology and innovation, earning the nickname "Silicon Hills."
Today, it is known for its vibrant music scene and rapid economic growth. Notable landmarks include the Texas State Capitol, Zilker Park, and Lady Bird Lake. Austin has also been the birthplace of several notable figures, including actress Amber Heard and actor Ethan Hawke.
Austin in United States
97.7° W
Austin Population Evolution
The population of Austin in 2026 is estimated to 1,009,450 inhabitants. This estimate is taken from our extrapolation of available data and not an official estimate.
Population Summary
| Year | Population | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1850 | 629 | |
| 1900 | 22,258 | +3,438.6% |
| 1940 | 87,930 | +295.0% |
| 1990 | 465,622 | +429.5% |
| 2024 | 993,588 | +113.4% |
Interactive Map of Austin
What to see in Austin
Texas State Capitol
Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum
Driskill Hotel
hotelParamount Theatre
theatre buildingThe Contemporary Austin - Laguna Gloria
museum buildingFamous People Born in Austin
Ethan Hawke
actorAmber Heard
actorSister Cities of Austin
Austin is twinned with the following cities and also with the Borough of Hackley, London, and the Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture in China
This list is based on publicly available structured data and may differ slightly from official municipal publications.
| City | Country | Population |
|---|---|---|
| Lima | 🇵🇪 Peru | 9,943,800 |
| Pune | 🇮🇳 India | 5,945,000 |
| Taichung | 🇹🇼 Taiwan | 3,033,885 |
| Antalya | 🇹🇷 Turkey | 2,426,356 |
| Adelaide | 🇦🇺 Australia | 1,458,990 |
| Saltillo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | 864,431 |
| Oita | 🇯🇵 Japan | 477,186 |
| Maseru | 🇱🇸 Lesotho | 343,541 |
| Gwangmyeong | 🇰🇷 South Korea | 318,021 |
| Angers | 🇫🇷 France | 159,022 |
| Koblenz | 🇩🇪 Germany | 115,298 |