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About Austin: Get To Know Our Capital City

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Facts & Stats
What is the population of Austin?
How many tourists visit Austin annually?
What are the area's major industries?
Where can I find more facts about Austin?

Q: What is the population of Austin?
A: City of Austin: 718,900
Travis County: 888,185
Austin/San Marcos Area: 1.3 million

Q: How many tourists visit Austin annually?
A: 17 million visit the Austin MSA.
14 million visit Travis County as a whole.

Q: What are the area's major industries?
A: According to Austin-based AngelouEconomics Inc., the top industries are:
1. Government and university education
2. High-tech manufacturing
3. Software and information services