AUSTIN – The city has population over 960,000 that accounts for 3.34% of the state population. One of the fastest-growing cities in the US, the city also has a rapidly expanding population. The city’s robust job market and high quality of life are just two of the reasons for the influx of new residents. Major tech firms like Apple, Dell, and IBM as well as a thriving startup scene can be found in Austin.

Austin is a multicultural city with a diverse population that spans many different demographics. The majority of people in Austin are white (48.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (35.1%), African American (8.1%), and Asian (6.3%), according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. People who identify as belonging to two or more races make up a sizeable portion of the city’s population (2.8%). With a median age of 32.5 years old, the population of Austin is relatively young. With 27.9% of the population in the city being between the ages of 25 and 34, millennials are also a sizable portion of the population.

The median household income in Austin is $71,000, which is a comparatively high level. But there is also a sizable income gap, with almost 20% of the population living below the poverty line. Additionally, over 10% of Austin’s population is foreign-born, and that number is rising. The largest immigrant populations originate in Mexico, India, China, and Vietnam.

The goal of the NALHE Central Texas Chapter is to partner with local and regional healthcare organizations, hospital and health systems and related agencies to ensure proper leadership representation is at the table to effectively advance health equity for diverse communities and ultimately improve health outcomes of Latino and other minority groups within the region of the state.