Onion Creek, Austin, Texas facts for kids
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Onion Creek, Texas
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 Onion Creek, Austin, Texas
Location in Texas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Texas |
| County | Travis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Land | 3.2 sq mi (8.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 574 ft (175 m) |
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| • Total | 2,116 |
| • Density | 656.1/sq mi (253.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 48-54063 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1867559 |
Onion Creek is a neighborhood located in Austin, Texas, in the United States. It's named after a nearby creek.
The creek itself starts in Hays County. It then flows until it joins the Colorado River.
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Where is Onion Creek Located?
Onion Creek is about 10 miles (16 km) south of downtown Austin. You can find its exact spot using these coordinates: 30°8′28″N 97°47′21″W / 30.14111°N 97.78917°W.
In November 2013, the Onion Creek neighborhood was chosen for a new, very fast internet service called GigaPower. This was a big deal for the area!
How Big is Onion Creek?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Onion Creek covers a total area of 3.2 square miles (8.3 square kilometers). All of this area is land.
Who Lives in Onion Creek?
In the year 2000, a census (a count of people) showed that 2,116 people lived in Onion Creek. These people lived in 1,002 households, which are like homes or apartments. Out of these, 742 were families.
Population Details
Most people living in Onion Creek in 2000 were White (about 93%). Smaller groups included African American, Native American, and Asian residents. About 9% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average household had about 2.11 people. The average family had about 2.41 people.
Age Groups in Onion Creek
The population in Onion Creek in 2000 was quite varied in age:
- 10% were under 18 years old.
- About 3% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- 18% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- The largest group, about 40%, was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 28% were 65 years or older.
The average age of people in Onion Creek was 55 years old.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the typical income for a household in Onion Creek was about $87,924 per year. For families, the typical income was higher, around $97,151 per year.
The average income per person in Onion Creek was about $54,758. A very small number of families (about 1%) and people (about 1.2%) lived below the poverty line. This included no one under 18 and only a small percentage of those aged 65 or older.
