Bridging Austin's Economic Divide

The document summarizes statistics about Austin, Texas that show the city has experienced significant population and job growth over the past decade and a half. However, it also notes that most of the new jobs created require only a high school diploma or less and do not pay enough to afford median rents in Austin. Additionally, there are disparities in educational attainment between racial/ethnic groups that are limiting access to well-paying jobs for many Austin residents. Unless these gaps are addressed, socioeconomic segregation is likely to increase as the cost of living rises.Read less