Austin, TX Facts, Population, Income, Demographics, Economy

Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,244.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.5%), American (4.5%), European (4.4%), English (3.6%), Irish (3.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Elevation: 501 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,755 (it was $42,689 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,323 (it was $24,163 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $332,700 (it was $120,800 in 2000) Austin:$332,700TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

In 1835–1836, Texans fought and won independence from Mexico. Texas thus became an independent country with its own president, congress, and monetary system. After Vice President Mirabeau B. Lamar visited the area during a buffalo-hunting expedition between 1837 and 1838, he proposed that the republic's capital, then in Houston, be relocated to the area situated on the north bank of the Colorado River (near the present-day Congress Avenue Bridge). In 1839, the Texas Congress formed a commission to seek a site for a new capital to be named for Stephen F. Austin. Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the newly formed Republic of Texas, advised the commissioners to investigate the area named Waterloo, noting the area's hills, waterways, and pleasant surroundings. Waterloo was selected, and "Austin" was chosen as the town's new name. The location was seen as a convenient crossroads for trade routes between Santa Fe and Galveston Bay, as well as routes between northern Mexico and the Red River.

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Important Links

National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (https://ndasa.com/)

National Drug Free Workplace Alliance (https://www.ndwa.org/)

Substance Abuse Program Administrators Association (https://www.sapaa.com/)

Substance Abuse Mental Health Safety Administration (https://www.samhsa.gov/)

US Drug Enforcement Administration (https://www.dea.gov/)

Office of Drug alcohol Policy Control (https://www.transportation.gov/odapc)

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517 S Lamar Blvd 1.1 miles

517 S Lamar Blvd
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100 1.2 miles

2120 GUADALUPE ST Ste 100
Austin, TX 78705
Categories: Austin TX

11614 FM 2244 STE 130 1.8 miles

11614 FM 2244 STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78738
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11521 N FM 620 STE 100 1.8 miles

11521 N FM 620 STE 100
Austin, TX 78726
Categories: Austin TX

1616 FM 685 STE 106 1.8 miles

1616 FM 685 STE 106
PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660
Categories: PFLUGERVILLE TX

918 E 32ND ST 1.9 miles

918 E 32ND ST
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110 1.9 miles

1920 E RIVERSIDE DR STE A-110
AUSTIN, TX 78741
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631 W 38TH ST STE 1 2.5 miles

631 W 38TH ST STE 1
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2 2.5 miles

711 W 38TH ST Suite B-2
AUSTIN, TX 78705
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100 2.6 miles

3906 N LAMAR BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78756
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B 2.9 miles

3708 Jefferson Street, Suite B
Austin, TX 78731
Categories: Austin TX

3607 MANOR RD STE 100 3.1 miles

3607 MANOR RD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78723
Categories: AUSTIN TX

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD 3.2 miles

208 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3801 S LAMAR BLVD 3.3 miles

3801 S LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101 3.5 miles

4207 JAMES CASEY ST STE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78745
Categories: AUSTIN TX

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B 3.5 miles

1221 W Ben White Blvd, Suite 109B
Austin, TX 78704
Categories: Austin TX

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4303 VICTORY DR 3.8 miles

4303 VICTORY DR
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2171 WOODWARD ST 3.8 miles

2171 WOODWARD ST
AUSTIN, TX 78744
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5523 BALCONES DR STE B 4.9 miles

5523 BALCONES DR STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78731
Categories: AUSTIN TX

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320 5.4 miles

901 S MO PAC EXPY BLDG 3 STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78746
Categories: AUSTIN TX

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159 5.7 miles

7801 N LAMAR BLVD STE B159
AUSTIN, TX 78752
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2000 West Anderson Lane 6.1 miles

2000 West Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78757
Categories: Austin TX

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B 6.1 miles

2204 W ANDERSON LN STE B
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320 6.5 miles

4301 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG E STE 320
AUSTIN, TX 78749
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8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601 7.0 miles

8868 RESEARCH BLVD STE 601
AUSTIN, TX 78758
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6 7.1 miles

8711 BURNET RD Ste A-6
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD 7.1 miles

8500 SHOAL CREEK BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78757
Categories: AUSTIN TX

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300 7.4 miles

401 W SLAUGHTER LN STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78748
Categories: AUSTIN TX

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100 7.6 miles

5000 W SLAUGHTER LN BLDG 6 100
AUSTIN, TX 78749
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6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR 7.6 miles

6001 W WILLIAM CANNON DR
AUSTIN, TX 78749
Categories: AUSTIN TX

10102 N LAMAR BLVD 7.7 miles

10102 N LAMAR BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78753
Categories: AUSTIN TX

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400 7.9 miles

9333 RESEARCH BLVD STE 400
AUSTIN, TX 78759
Categories: AUSTIN TX

11139 N I H 35 STE 120 9.0 miles

11139 N I H 35 STE 120
AUSTIN, TX 78753
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4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130 9.3 miles

4515 SETON CENTER PKWY STE 130
AUSTIN, TX 78759
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12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210 10.5 miles

12319 North Mopac Expressway, Suite 210
Austin, TX 78758
Categories: Austin TX

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100 10.7 miles

6611 RIVER PLACE BLVD STE 100
AUSTIN, TX 78730
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1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706 11.0 miles

1508 DESSAU RIDGE LN APT 706
AUSTIN, TX 78754
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12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8 11.4 miles

12405 RIVER BND TRLR 8
AUSTIN, TX 78732
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206 12.2 miles

2013 WELLS BRANCH PKWY STE 206
AUSTIN, TX 78728
Categories: AUSTIN TX

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100 13.0 miles

14008 SHADOW GLEN BLVD STE 100
MANOR, TX 78653
Categories: MANOR TX

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183 14.0 miles

13831 N US HIGHWAY 183
Austin, TX 78750
Categories: Austin TX

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A 14.2 miles

112 CIMARRON PARK LOOP STE A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A 14.2 miles

155 CIMARRON PARK LOOP Ste A
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192 14.5 miles

2300 Lohmans Spur, Suite 192
Austin, TX 78734
Categories: Austin TX

118 TRADEMARK ST 14.9 miles

118 TRADEMARK ST
BUDA, TX 78610
Categories: BUDA TX

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200 15.4 miles

117B LOUIS HENNA BLVD STE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

7401 OCONNOR DR 16.3 miles

7401 OCONNOR DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300 16.4 miles

10001 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 300
AUSTIN, TX 78747
Categories: AUSTIN TX

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110 16.4 miles

2900 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 110
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Categories: AUSTIN TX

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300 16.4 miles

3910 S INTERSTATE 35 Ste 300
AUSTIN, TX 78704
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110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 260
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
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110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170 16.4 miles

110 N INTERSTATE 35 STE 315-170
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
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2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5 16.4 miles

2000 S INTERSTATE 35 STE N5
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113 16.4 miles

1941 S INTERSTATE 35 STE 113
SAN MARCOS, TX 78666
Categories: SAN MARCOS TX

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD 16.6 miles

1820 GATTIS SCHOOL RD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103 16.7 miles

351 CYPRESS CREEK RD STE 103
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200 17.0 miles

511 Oakwood Boulevard, Suite 200
Round Rock, TX 78681
Categories: Round Rock TX

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200 17.1 miles

16030 PARK VALLEY SUITE 200
ROUND ROCK, TX 78681
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104 17.2 miles

894 SUMMIT ST SUTE 104
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H 17.6 miles

402 W PALM VALLEY BLVD STE H
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD 18.3 miles

1335 E WHITESTONE BLVD
Cedar Park, TX 78613
Categories: Cedar Park TX

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205 18.6 miles

1401B MEDICAL PKWY STE 205
CEDAR PARK, TX 78613
Categories: CEDAR PARK TX

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD 19.1 miles

1240 E PALM VALLEY BLVD
ROUND ROCK, TX 78664
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100 19.2 miles

135 BUNTON CREEK RD Ste 100
KYLE, TX 78640
Categories: KYLE TX

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR 20.0 miles

4701 CAMPUS VILLAGE DR
ROUND ROCK, TX 78665
Categories: ROUND ROCK TX

104 W MERCER ST STE H 21.2 miles

104 W MERCER ST STE H
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
Categories: DRIPPING SPRINGS TX

428 S MAIN ST 22.9 miles

428 S MAIN ST
ELGIN, TX 78621
Categories: ELGIN TX

908 ROCKMOOR DR 24.2 miles

908 ROCKMOOR DR
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

1231 LEANDER RD 24.5 miles

1231 LEANDER RD
GEORGETOWN, TX 78628
Categories: GEORGETOWN TX

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If you need a Drug, Alcohol, COVID-19 or DNA test in Austin, TX, Accredited Drug Testing has many drug testing locations in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas. Our drug testing centers provide urine drug testing, hair drug testing, alcohol testing, DOT physicals, DOT drug testing and DNA testing. Our drug and alcohol testing services are provided for employers in need of a pre-employment drug test, random drug test and post-accident drug test. We also provide testing for individuals needing a drug or alcohol test for court ordered reasons , probation or family purposes. Same day service is available and most drug testing Austin, TX locations are within minutes of your home or office. Drug testing methods include urine, oral/saliva, hair follicle, blood , ETG and breath alcohol testing. Negative test results are generally available in 24-48 hours.

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How to schedule a drug test in Austin, TX

Schedule Online or By Phone-Easy As 1, 2, 3

Step 1: Select and purchase your test online or call our Local scheduling center at (800)-221-4291. One of our representatives is ready to assist you and schedule your test. Payment must be received at the time of registration as testing centers do not accept payments,Same day service is available for most types of tests.

Step 2: If you scheduled online, complete the Donor Information/Registration Section and enter where you want the confidential test results sent via email. The zip code you enter will be used to determine the closest drug/alcohol testing center to you and where you will go to take your test.

Step 3: Your authorization form/donor pass will include the local testing center address and hours of operation. It will be sent to the e-mail address you provided. Take the form with you or have it available on your smart phone to provide to the testing center. No appointment necessary!

Urine or hair drug testing methods in Austin, TX - You choose!

Accredited Drug Testing offers different testing methods depending upon our customer's needs. With a 1 to 5-day detection period urine testing is the most common method used by employers, courts and schools. However, hair drug and alcohol testing are becoming a frequently used testing method due to a detection period of approximately 90 days.

What is the most common urine/hair drug test?

Both a 5-panel urine or 5 panel hair drug test screens for the same drugs, however, the look-back period or detection window is very different. A urine drug test provides a look back period of 1-5 days while a hair drug test provides use up to 90 days from the date the specimen was collected.

Court Ordered Drug Testing (Probation/Child Custody)

Our local drug testing Austin, TX centers provide drug and alcohol tests that are utilized for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings, including probation and other types of government required tests. Observed tests are available and tests results can be submitted for a wide variety of court ordered proceedings including probation hearings, child custody cases, litigation and all manner of government required tests.

Court ordered drug tests should contain detailed instructions specifying the type of test to be administered and the drugs that should be screened for. If sample collection needs to be witnessed in order to prevent potential tampering or substitution, those specifications will be stated in the court order.

DOT Drug and Alcohol Testing Services in Austin, TX

We also specialize in providing testing services for all DOT Modes including Trucking Industry (FMCSA), Maritime Industry (USCG), Aviation Industry (FAA), Public Transportation (FTA), Railroad Industry (FRA) and Pipeline Industry (PHMSA) in accordance with Part 40 of the US Department of Transportation Compliance Regulations. Additional DOT Services include consortium enrollment, MVR reports, Supervisor Training and policy manual development. In addition, we offer a complete DOT Compliance Program for single operators and small trucking companies.

Additional DOT Services:

  • Consortium Enrollment
  • DOT Physicals
  • Supervisor Training
  • Employer Drug Policy Development
  • MVR Reports
  • Employee Training
  • Background Checks
  • FMCSA Clearinghouse Verification/Search

Employer/Drug Free Workplace Testing in Austin, TX

Many companies and employers may be interested in being a drug free workplace, if so, Accredited Drug Testing specializes in providing comprehensive and cost-effective drug free workplace programs for small, medium and large companies. Organizations that utilize an employee drug testing program are commonly referred to as a Drug Free Workplace. However, many times companies do not fully qualify as a Drug Free Workplace because the drug testing program which they use does not have all of the components which make up a true Drug Free Workplace under their State specific law. Our Drug Testing Austin, TX locations are ready to serve your needs.

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What Are the Benefits of Being a Drug Free Workplace in Austin, TX?

  • Enhanced Employee Performance
  • Reduced Job-Related Accidents
  • Reduced Employee Absenteeism
  • Lower Workers Compensation Rates
  • Improved Employee Moral
  • Customer Satisfaction

On-site/Mobile Drug Testing in Austin, TX

Do you have at least 10 employees needing a drug or alcohol test? If so, Accredited Drug Testing can provide on-site drug testing at your place of business. On-site drug testing services is frequently used by construction sites, manufacturing facilities, job fairs. On-site drug testing is available for pre employment and random testing. Call us today at (800)221-4291 and speak to our on-site coordinator to schedule your drug testing event in Austin, TX.

Drug Testing Locations in Austin, TX

Accredited Drug Testing has drug testing locations in Austin, TX and the surrounding areas. Many of our drug testing centers open early and have evening hours to accommodate a person's work schedule. Our drug testing locations in Austin, TX have certified and trained drug testing specialists ready to serve your testing needs in a friendly, knowledgeable and confidential manner.

Drug testing purposes for employers include pre-employment, random selection, post-accident and reasonable suspicion. Testing purposes for individuals can include court ordered, probation, child custody or for any other personal reason.

Accredited Drug Testing is a nationwide drug testing company with testing centers in Austin, TX specializing in Drug, Alcohol, DNA testing. DOT Physicals and Background Checks.

On the road or vacation? No worries! We can schedule your test, ANYWHERE, ANYTIME!

With over 20,000 testing centers throughout the United States, Accredited Drug Testing has testing centers in all States and in most cities and towns.

Which drug testing panel is right for you?

Drug test screening groups are commonly referred to as a drug testing panel. The most common panels used are a 5 panel, 10 panel and 12 panel drug tests, (panels specify how many drugs will be screened) however customized screeningings are available as well.

What is a Drug Test?

A drug test is a technical analysis of a biological specimen, for example urine, hair, blood, breath, sweat, and/or oral fluid/saliva-to determine the presence or absence of specified parent drugs or their metabolites. Major applications of drug testing include detection of the presence of performance enhancing steroids in sport, employers and parole/probation officers screening for drugs prohibited by law and police officers testing for the presence and concentration of alcohol (ethanol) in the blood commonly referred to as BAC (blood alcohol content). BAC tests are typically administered via a breathalyzer while urinalysis is used for the vast majority of drug testing in sports and the workplace. Numerous other methods with varying degrees of accuracy, sensitivity (detection threshold/cutoff), and detection periods exist. A drug test may also refer to a test that provides quantitative chemical analysis of an illegal drug, typically intended to help with responsible drug use.

Does passive smoke inhalation cause a false positive for marijuana?

"Passive" smoke inhalation from being in a room with people smoking marijuana is not considered valid, as the cut-off concentrations for lab analysis are set well above that which might occur for passive inhalation.

Other abnormalities in the urine screen may indicate that results may be a false negative or that there was deliberate adulteration of the sample. For example:

  • a low creatinine lab value can indicate that a urine sample was tampered with; either the subject diluted their urine by consuming excessive water just prior to testing, or water was added to the urine sample.
  • creatinine levels are often used in conjunction with specific gravity to determine if samples have been diluted. To help avoid this problem, the testing lab may color the water in their toilet blue to prevent the sample being diluted with water from the toilet.
  • subjects may also attempt to add certain enzymes to the urine sample to affect stability, but this often changes the pH, which is also tested.

How long do drugs stay in your system?

The window of detection or often times referred to as look back period of a drug test depend on several factors. Some of the factors impacting how long a drug will stay in your system are:

  • The amount of the drug taken
  • The frequency of the drug taken
  • The type of drug taken
  • An individual's body metabolic rate and general health
  • The amount of fluids consumed since ingesting the drug
  • The amount of exercise since ingesting the drug
  • Other genetic variations that would impact an individual's response to a specific drug

Why choose Accredited Drug Testing in Austin, TX?

Our staff is prepared to assist you with any questions you may have in a friendly and confidential manner and providing exceptional customer service and being available when you need us for drug testing in Austin, TX is our #1 Priority and we look forward to serving the needs of employers and individuals who need any type of test.

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Local Area Info: Austin, Texas

Austin is the capital of the U.S. state of Texas and the seat of Travis County, with portions extending into Hays and Williamson counties. It is the 11th-most populous city in the United States and the 4th-most populous city in Texas. It is also the fastest growing large city in the United States, the second most populous state capital after Phoenix, Arizona, and the southernmost state capital in the contiguous United States. As of the U.S. Census Bureau's July 1, 2017 estimate, Austin had a population of 950,715 up from 790,491 at the 2010 census. The city is the cultural and economic center of the Austin–Round Rock metropolitan statistical area, which had an estimated population of 2,115,827 as of July 1, 2017[update]. Located in Central Texas within the greater Texas Hill Country, it is home to numerous lakes, rivers, and waterways, including Lady Bird Lake and Lake Travis on the Colorado River, Barton Springs, McKinney Falls, and Lake Walter E. Long.

In the 1830s, pioneers began to settle the area in central Austin along the Colorado River. In 1839, the site was chosen to replace Houston as the capital of the Republic of Texas and was incorporated under the name "Waterloo." Shortly afterward, the name was changed to Austin in honor of Stephen F. Austin, the "Father of Texas" and the republic's first secretary of state. The city grew throughout the 19th century and became a center for government and education with the construction of the Texas State Capitol and the University of Texas at Austin. After a severe lull in economic growth from the Great Depression, Austin resumed its steady development, and by the 1990s it emerged as a center for technology and business. A number of Fortune 500 companies have headquarters or regional offices in Austin including, 3M, Amazon.com, Apple Inc., Cisco, eBay, General Motors, Google, IBM, Intel, Oracle Corporation, PayPal, Texas Instruments, and Whole Foods Market. Dell's worldwide headquarters is located in a nearby suburb, Round Rock.

Residents of Austin are known as Austinites. They include a diverse mix of government employees, college students, musicians, high-tech workers, blue-collar workers, and a vibrant LGBT community. The city's official slogan promotes Austin as "The Live Music Capital of the World," a reference to the city's many musicians and live music venues, as well as the long-running PBS TV concert series Austin City Limits. The city also adopted "Silicon Hills" as a nickname in the 1990s due to a rapid influx of technology and development companies. In recent years, some Austinites have adopted the unofficial slogan "Keep Austin Weird," which refers to the desire to protect small, unique, and local businesses from being overrun by large corporations. In the late 19th century, Austin was known as the "City of the Violet Crown," because of the colorful glow of light across the hills just after sunset. Even today, many Austin businesses use the term "Violet Crown" in their name. Austin is known as a "clean-air city" for its stringent no-smoking ordinances that apply to all public places and buildings, including restaurants and bars.

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Population (total): Population in 2017: 950,715 (99% urban, 1% rural).

Median Rent: Median gross rent in 2017: $1,244.

Poverty (overall): Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2017: 13.1%

Ancestries: Ancestries: German (5.5%), American (4.5%), European (4.4%), English (3.6%), Irish (3.2%), Italian (1.2%).

Elevation: 501 feet

Median Incomes:
      Estimated median household income in 2017: $67,755 (it was $42,689 in 2000)
      Estimated per capita income in 2017: $40,323 (it was $24,163 in 2000)
      Estimated median house or condo value in 2017: $332,700 (it was $120,800 in 2000) Austin:$332,700TX:$172,200

Races:
      White alone - 453,801 - 47.7%
      Hispanic - 324,973 - 34.2%
      Asian alone - 71,539 - 7.5%
      Black alone - 69,860 - 7.3%
      Two or more races - 26,093 - 2.7%
      Other race alone - 2,407 - 0.3%
      American Indian alone - 1,937 - 0.2%
      Native Hawaiian and Other
>Pacific Islander alone - 104 - 0.01%

In 1835–1836, Texans fought and won independence from Mexico. Texas thus became an independent country with its own president, congress, and monetary system. After Vice President Mirabeau B. Lamar visited the area during a buffalo-hunting expedition between 1837 and 1838, he proposed that the republic's capital, then in Houston, be relocated to the area situated on the north bank of the Colorado River (near the present-day Congress Avenue Bridge). In 1839, the Texas Congress formed a commission to seek a site for a new capital to be named for Stephen F. Austin. Mirabeau B. Lamar, second president of the newly formed Republic of Texas, advised the commissioners to investigate the area named Waterloo, noting the area's hills, waterways, and pleasant surroundings. Waterloo was selected, and "Austin" was chosen as the town's new name. The location was seen as a convenient crossroads for trade routes between Santa Fe and Galveston Bay, as well as routes between northern Mexico and the Red River.

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