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GREATER AUSTINÂ HAS OVER 2Â MILLION PEOPLE
Texas by comparison has 27 million.
City Population
919000
Student Population
129350
Mexican Bat Population
1,500,000 Million
Founded in 1839
Founder: Stephen F. Austin
 16th Largest City
Counties: Travis/Williamson
Avg. Temp:
70°
Avg. Home Price:
$222,900
City Size:
296 sq mi
Highest Point:
Mt. Bonnell
Time Zone: Central Standard  |  Zip Code: 787** & 786**  |  Area Codes: 512 & 373  | Demonym: Austinite
Slogans Heard:
“The Violet Crownâ€
“Live Music Capital of the Worldâ€
“Keep Austin Weirdâ€
“The Human Capital, Bat Cityâ€