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Austin Water encourages customers to take proactive measures now to safeguard their properties against freezing temperatures. Follow these steps to prevent potential winter-related property damage. Locate Water Shuto: Ensure everyone in your residence is aware of the main water shuto valve's location, typically on your side of the water meter at the meter box. Keep the area around the valve clear of debris and obstacles. Keep Out Cold Air: Close doors and windows tightly, repair any drafts, and seal leaks in crawl spaces and basements. Exposed Pipes and Water Heaters: Insulate pipes in unheated areas, like attics or garages, following manufacturer recommendations for tanked and tankless water heaters. Outside Faucets: Turn o outside faucets, remove hoses, and wrap faucets with towels or a Styrofoam insulator. Don't forget to turn o and drain automatic sprinkler systems. For more information and instructional videos on how to prepare for winter, visit austinwater.org.
2024 Annual Community Guide
Austin and Dripping Springs area snapshot
Austin
Dripping Springs
While Austin has seen an in ux of residents, Travis County and statewide population growth rate surpassed the city over the ve-year period. The city’s median age though did drop below the state’s median age.
Dripping Springs, on the other hand, doubled in population from 2017-22. Additionally, the city’s median age placed higher than the state’s median age.
SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 2022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5 YEAR ESTIMATES COMMUNITY IMPACT
Age analysis
Population change
Texas
21.6% 39.2% 24.9% 12.3% 2% 34.2
28.2% 28.6% 24.9% 15.4% 2.8% 35.2
24.8% 27% 25.2% 19% 3.9% 38.5
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916,906
2,764
2017
2017
20-39
2022 958,202
2022 5,495
40-59
60-79
5-year population change
80+
+4.5%
+98.80%
Median age
Travis County: +6.5%
Texas: +9.6%
Local demographics*
2017
2022
2017
2022
32.54%
32.12%
10.04%
34.54%
Hispanic or Latino White Black or African American American Indian or Alaska native Asian Native Hawaiian or other Paci c Islander Some other race Two or more races
48.56%
47.65%
62.59%
81.71%
7.27%
7.47%
0.54%
1.14%
0.18%
0.12%
0%
0%
1.23%
4.69%
6.91%
8.26%
0.03% 0.01%
0.03%
0% 0%
0% 0%
0.34% 3.5%
2.31%
3.50%
2.40%
*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS.
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SOUTHWEST AUSTIN DRIPPING SPRINGS EDITION
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