Austin, Tex.

Mayor:Steve Adler (to 2019) 2010 census population (rank):790390 (14);Male:399,738 (50.1%);Female:390,6523 (49.9%);White:539,760 (68.3%);Black:64,406 (8.1%);American Indian and Alaska Native:6,901 (0.9%);Asian:49,864 (6.3%);Other race:102,204 (16.2%);Two or more races:26726例(3.4%);Hispanic/Latino:277,707 (35.1%).2010 population 18 and over:614,925;65 and over:55,695;Median age:29.6. 2014 population estimate (rank):912,791 (11) See一个dditional census data Land area:252 sq mi. (653 sq km); Alt.:From 425 ft. to over 1000 ft. Avg. daily temp.:Jan., 48.8° F; July, 84.5° F Churches:353 churches, representing 45 denominations; City-owned parks and playgrounds:205 (16,076 ac.); Radio stations:AM, 12; FM, 27; Television stations:7 commercial; 1 PBS; 1 independent Civilian Labor Force (2013):523,368; Percent unemployed:5.9; Per capita personal income (2013):$32,297 Chamber of Commerce:Greater Austin Chamber of Commerce, 210 Barton Springs Rd., Ste. 400, Austin, TX 78704

Austin, the state capital ofTexas一个nd seat of Travis County, is the fourth-largest city in Texas. It is situated in the south-central part of the state on theColorado River.

The site was called Waterloo in 1838, and in 1839 it was incorporated as a city and chosen as the capital of the independent Republic of Texas. Waterloo was renamed Austin in honor ofStephen F. Austin, the founder of the Texas Republic. It became the permanent capital of the state of Texas in 1870.

Austin's growth was spurred by several developments after theCivil War> the railroads reached the city in the 1870s; it was crossed by the importantChisholm cattle trail; and it became the seat of the state university in 1883.

Austin has a growing commercial and diversified manufacturing sector. Civilian government employment is 20% of the labor force and is important to the economy. As home to theUniversity of Texas, Austin is a major center for research and development and is nationally recognized as a high-technology center.

Austin's visitor attractions include the Austin Museum of Art, theLyndon B. JohnsonLibrary and Museum, the伯德·约翰逊夫人Wildflower Center, and the Austin Zoo.

See alsoEncyclopedia:Austin.

Selected famous natives and residents:

• Don Baylorbaseball player and manager;
• Earl Campbellfootball player;
• Liz Carpenter一个uthor;
• Dabney Coleman一个ctor;
• Ben Crenshawgolfer;
• Michael Dellfounder Dell Computer Corp.;
• Tobe Hooperfilm director;
• 伯德·约翰逊夫人former first lady;
• Tom Kitegolfer;
• James Michener一个uthor;
• Willie Nelsonmusician;
• Amado Pena一个rtist;
• Darrell Royalfootball coach;
• Zachary Scott一个ctor;
• Jerry Jeff Walkermusician;
• Dalhart Windberg一个rtist.