Round Rock Authority

Round Rock is a upper-middle-income small city of 127,786 with home prices 1.5× the Texas median.

Round Rock, Texas

With 127,786 residents, Round Rock ranks among the larger cities of Texas. Median household income reaches $99,287, ranking the city among the wealthiest in Texas.

Definition and scope

Round Rock sits within Travis County, Texas, one of Texas's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 17 and is part of the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Round Rock has approximately 127,786 residents. The median age is 36.2 years. Roughly 56% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $418,600.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 45.9%
• Black or African American: 11.0%
• Hispanic or Latino: 29.7%
• Asian: 8.1%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Round Rock is $99,287. Poverty rate stands at 7.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 2.7%. Educational attainment: 44.8% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Round Rock:

• Public schools: 47
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 12

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Tri-Modal Air Park. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Williamson County Justice Center. Amtrak service is available at Taylor, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 699 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 9a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.