Austin Answers: Diversity

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According to the 2008 American Community Survey, Austin is composed of 57% non-Hispanic white residents, 30% Hispanic and Latino residents, 8% black residents and 5% Asian residents. It’s a diverse mix that is growing more diverse by the day.

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Austin is home to a wide range of cultures and lifestyles. Much of this diversity is celebrated in the region’s arts scene, and the community has made a careful effort to promote diversity in the arts. Visitors and residents of the... Read more

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Austin has long been recognized as a diverse and tolerant community. Creative and culturally rich, Austin draws a diverse crowd due to the presence of one of the largest higher education institutions in the country - the University of Texas at... Read more