North - Northwest Austin Edition | January 2024

Community

BY GRACE DICKENS

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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.

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In February, everything changes for children and women in Austin. The life-changing care from Texas Children’s Hospital is coming to your neighborhood to serve patients with all kinds of needs––from the simple to the most complex. Our new $485 million state-of-the-art North Austin facility at 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway will bring expanded care to the community and be led by world-class pediatric and women’s specialists. Whether you’re looking for pediatric care, specialty care, urgent care or women’s services, our physicians and facilities are ready to deliver the most advanced comprehensive care. A city driving global change deserves the best life- changing care. See why the dierence is life-changing at texaschildrensaustin.org. texaschildrensaustin.org | 9835 North Lake Creek Parkway

2024 Annual Community Guide

Travis County grew faster than the state in the last ve years, seeing a 9.6% population increase since 2017. Austin’s median age continues to be lower than the state and county at 34.2. Travis County area snapshot

Austin

Texas Travis County

SOURCES: U.S. CENSUS BUREAU 20172022 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY 5YEAR ESTIMATESCOMMUNITY 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

23.3% 35% 26.4% 13.2% 2.1% 35.1

0-19

916,906

1,176,584

27,419,612

2017

20-39

958,202

1,289,054

29,243,342

2022

40-59

60-79

5-year population change

80+

+4.5%

+9.6%

+6.5%

Median age

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