what is the population of austin?
People in group quarters in Austin in 2000: 1  9,143 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus) 2  2,369 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups) 3  1,892 people in nursing homes. 4  1,246 people in other noninstitutional group quarters. 5  988 people in state prisons.