Austin's population increased significantly from 345,496 in 1980 to 465,622 in 1990, largely because of the city's economic diversification, especially into high-technology fields. The population growth continued in the 1990s, reaching 552,434 in 1998. According to the 1990 census, whites constitute 70.7 percent of Austin's population; blacks, 12.4 percent; Asians and Pacific Islanders, 3.0 percent; and Native Americans, 0.4 percent. The remainder are of mixed racial heritage or did not report an ethnicity. Hispanics, who may be of any race, make up 22.6 percent of the population.
The Austin metropolitan area includes Travis, Williamson, Hays, Caldwell, and Bastrop counties and covers a land area of 10,945 sq km (4226 sq mi); notable cities included besides Austin are San Marcos and Round Rock. The metropolitan area population grew from 585,000 in 1980 to 846,000 in 1990; it reached an estimated 999,936 in 1995.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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