Travis County
Travis County is in Central Texas, 150 miles inland from the Gulf of Mexico. Austin, the state capital and county seat, is at the intersection of Interstate Highway 35 and U.S. highways 183 and 290, 100 miles southwest of Waco and seventy-five miles northeast of San Antonio. The geographical center of the county lies two miles northwest of downtown Austin at 30°18' north latitude and 97°45' west longitude. Travis County comprises 989 square miles on the eastern edge of the Edwards Plateau and is divided by the Balcones Escarpment. The land west of the escarpment is more arid than that to the east, and the vegetation varies accordingly, ranging from juniper, mesquite, and scrub brush to oak, cottonwood, redbud, and pecan trees. Elevations in Travis County range from 400 to 1,300 feet above sea level. Between 21 and 30 percent of the land is considered prime farmland. The Colorado River, which bisects the county from northwest to southeast, flows from the Hill Country onto the Coastal Plain and provides drainage for the entire area. Wildlife in the area includes deer, coyote, bobcat, squirrel, beaver, opossum, ring-tailed cat, badger, fox, raccoon, and skunk, as well as a variety of birds, fish, and reptiles. Among the county's mineral resources are dolomite, limestone, industrial sand, gravel, oil, and gas. The climate is subtropical, with an average low temperature in January of 38° F and an average high in July of 96°. The average yearly rainfall is thirty-two inches, and the growing season is 270 days.
Adapted from the official Handbook of Texas, a state encyclopedia developed by the Texas State Historical Association (TSHA). It is an authoritative source of trusted historical records.
Vivian Elizabeth Smyrl | © Texas State Historical Association
Travis County at a Glance
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County Map of Texas
Travis County
- Travis County
Currently Exists
Yes
Place type
Travis County is classified as a County
Altitude Range
400 ft – 1421 ft
Places of Travis County
Photos of Travis County and surrounding areas

Travis County, Texas
360 Bridge in Austin, Travis County, Texas. Photo by Adam Thomas on Unsplash.

Travis County, Texas
Map of Travis County, Texas. Map Credit: Robert Plocheck.


Some restaurants on Lake Austin have parking available for boaters
Photo by Mike D, CC2 Lake Austin

Lady Bird Lake, in downtown Austin, is a popular spot for recreation
Photo by Daderot, Public Domain Lady Bird Lake

A View of Lake Travis
Lake Travis is a popular weekend destination. Photo by Beckybot, CC by SA 4.0 Lake Travis

Soldiers Landing on Lake Walter E. Long
U.S. Soldiers practice various airborne and water rescue operations in a joint endeavor between the Texas Military Forces, Department of Public Safety and the Texas Rangers on Lake Walter E. Long. Photo by SGT Jeremy Spires (Public Domain)
Lake Walter E. Long
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Travis County by the Numbers
Population & Civilian Labor Counts
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Population Counts
Travis County
Pop. | Year | Source |
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1,273,954 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Civilian Labor Counts
Travis County
People | Year | Source |
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729,182 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Per Capita Income
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Per Capita Income (USD) | Year | Source |
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$67,504 | 2019 | U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis |
Property Values, Retail Sales, and Wages
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Property Values
Travis County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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223,070,105,103 | 2019 | State Property Tax Board |
Retail Sales
Travis County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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21,341,265,622 | 2019 | State Comptroller of Public Accounts |
Wages
Travis County
USD ($) | Year | Source |
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14,558,766,887 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Unemployment
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Unemployment Percentage | Year | Source |
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7.6 | 2019 | Texas Workforce Commission |
Rainfall
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Rainfall (inches) | Year | Source |
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34.3 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Temperature Ranges
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Min. (January Average, °F) | Max. (July Average, °F) | Year | Source |
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36.3 | 95.2 | 2019 | National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration |
Land Area & Total Area
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Land Area
Travis County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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990.2 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |
Total Area
Travis County
Area (square miles) | Year | Source |
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1,023.0 | 2019 | United States Census Bureau |