The Round Rock community dates back to 1851, when a small settlement formed on the banks of Brushy Creek. Round Rock is named for the large rock located in the middle of the creek, which marked a convenient low-water crossing for wagons and livestock. Since those early years, Round Rock has grown from a sleepy farming community north of Austin, to one of the fastest growing communities in the country.

Round Rock has become known as the "Sports Capital of the World" and hosts numerous competitive athletic events, as well as boasting its own minor league baseball team, the Round Rock Express.

• Population
• Schools
• Major Employers
• Living in Round Rock

Population

Round Rock population has skyrocketed by 154% since 1990 and today more than 80,000 residents call Round Rock home. Population is projected to continue growing by 25% through 2010. Median age is 30.6, and average household income is $73,000

Schools

Young families are attracted to Round Rock ISD's award-winning schools, 12 of which have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools. The school district encompasses more than 37,000 students who consistently score above the national averages on SAT and ACT tests. In addition, the Texas State University Round Rock Higher Education Center offers courses for associate to graduate degrees.

Major Employers

Major Round Rock employers include:

Dell, Inc. ( 9,500)
Round Rock ISD (4,600)
Sears Call Center (1,200)
Michael Angelo's Gourmet Foods (900)
Round Rock Medical Center (748)
Texas Guaranteed Student Loan Corporation (610)

Living in Round Rock

With great neighborhoods close to some of the area's top employers, easy access to Austin, and an abundance of parks and recreation venues, Round Rock makes an ideal choice for families, young professionals and sports enthusiasts. Whether your dream is acreage outside town, a luxury golf-course home or kid-friendly neighborhoods full of parks and trails, Round Rock has it.