Comparative Overview of Dashboard Indicators for Counties in the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA Intergovernmental Public Policy Committee June 15, 2012.

Comparative Overview of Dashboard Indicators for Counties in

the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos MSA

Intergovernmental Public Policy Committee June 15, 2012

Basic Demographics - Population Bastrop County 74,171

Caldwell County 38,066

Hays County 157,107

Travis County 1,024,266

Williamson County 422,679

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Basic Demographics - Population

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Austin-Round Rock MSA 2000 - 2010

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1. 2010 Population # and % Growth since 2000

Travis County •tot. pop. 1,024,266 26%⇧

Williamson County •tot. pop. 422,679 69%⇧

Hays County •tot. pop. 157,107 61%⇧

Bastrop County •tot. pop. 74,171 28%⇧

Caldwell County •tot. pop. 38,066 18%⇧

From 2000 – 2010, the five-county

Austin metro area was the fastest

growing metro in Texas and the 8th fastest growing in

the nation.

From 2000 – 2010, the five-county

Austin metro area was the fastest

growing metro in Texas and the 8th fastest growing in

the nation.

Source: U. S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 1-Yr. Estimates and Decennial Census)

Austin-Round Rock MSA 2000 - 2010

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1. 2010 Population # and % Growth since 2000

2. 2010 Federal Poverty Level # and % Growth since 2000

Travis County •tot. pop. 1,024,266 26%⇧•poverty 194,156 95%⇧

Williamson County •tot. pop. 422,679 69%⇧•poverty 34,069 190%⇧

Hays County •tot. pop. 157,107 61%⇧•poverty 22,962 76%⇧

Bastrop County •tot. pop. 74,171 28%⇧•poverty 11,708 81%⇧

Caldwell County •tot. pop. 38,066 18%⇧

(low-income and poverty data not available)

Source: U. S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 1-Yr. Estimates and Decennial Census)

Austin-Round Rock MSA 2000 - 2010

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1. 2010 Population # and % Growth since 2000

2. 2010 Federal Poverty Level # and % Growth since 2000

3. 2010 Low Income (200% of FPL) and % Growth since 2000

Travis County •tot. pop. 1,024,266 26%⇧•poverty 194,156 95%⇧•low-income 375,147 66%⇧

Williamson County •tot. pop. 422,679 69%⇧•poverty 34,069 190%⇧•low-income 101,694 184%⇧

Hays County •tot. pop. 157,107 61%⇧•poverty 22,962 76%⇧•low-income 46,256 66%⇧

Bastrop County •tot. pop. 74,171 28%⇧•poverty 11,708 81%⇧•low-income 28,850 72%⇧

Caldwell County •tot. pop. 38,066 18%⇧

(low-income and poverty data not available)

Source: U. S. Census Bureau (American Community Survey 1-Yr. Estimates and Decennial Census)

Basic Demographics – Race/Ethnicity

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Bastrop

Caldwell

Hays

Williamson

Travis

Non-Hispanic WhiteHispanic or LatinoNon-Hispanic BlackNon-Hispanic AsianNon-Hispanic Other Race/Two or More Races

Basic Demographics - Age

Age demographics are fairly similar across the five counties Under 18 – Ranges from 24% of the

population in Travis County to 29% of the population in Williamson County

18-64 – Ranges from 62% in Bastrop, Caldwell, and Williamson County to 69% in Travis County

65 and Over – Ranges from 7% in Travis County to 12% in Caldwell County

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We are safe, just & engaged

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Violent Crime

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Arrest Disproportionality by Race

African Americans are disproportionately booked into the Travis County jail African Americans make up 8% of the

total adult population, but represent 23% of all those booked into the Travis County jail.

Data collection is in progress for other counties in the region

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Voter Turnout Disproportionality by Age

Young people are much less likely to participate in elections than people 35 and older in Travis County

Data collection is in progress for other counties in the region

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Our basic needs are met

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Low-Income

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Housing Cost-Burdened

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Daily Vehicle Miles Traveled per Capita

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Homelessness

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None 1-20 21-40 41-60

61-80 81-100 More than 100

We are healthy

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Uninsured

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Mental Health

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Obesity

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0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010Source: Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System

% of Adults who are Obese

Austin-Round Rock MSA

Texas

USA

Smoking

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Attainment of EPA air ozone standards

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We achieve our full potential

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School Readiness

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High School Graduation

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College Readiness

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Unemployment

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Things to Consider

Williamson County and Hays County have the fastest growth rates in the region

Population concentrations tend to lead to:Increased housing & commuting costs

Greater crime, pollution, & exposure to disease

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Things to ConsiderWilliamson County, the 2nd most populous county in the region, fares the best on many of the dashboard indicators

A relatively small low-income population is a contributing factor

What is Williamson County doing right?

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Contact Information

Questions should be directed to:Chantel Bottoms

CAN Senior Research Analyst(512)414-0327

[email protected]

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