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Williamson County is located north of Travis County, the location of Austin, the Texas state capital. Known for its high-tech enterprises, agribusinesses, and education, Williamson County enjoys one of the most promising business environments in Texas. The county has low unemployment rates, a well-educated workforce, reasonable wages, high standards of living, low cost of living, little crime, low taxes, and sunny days.

For these reasons and more, the job market in Georgetown, Cedar Park and Round Rock is expected to increase as much as 50% in the next ten years, almost five times the national average. In recent years the number of jobs in Williamson County has been increasing nearly three times the national average. In 2004, Williamson County's median family income was nearly $20,000 above the national average. In fact, the county's ranks among the top 100 counties in the United States for median household income.

Major industries in Williamson County include electronics and semiconductor manufacturing and support, insurance, plastics, minerals, transportation equipment, tourism, and agriculture. Leading high-tech companies, such as Dell Computer, Cypress Semiconductor, Motorola, IBM, AMD, TI and Samsung, have invested heavily in Williamson County.

Since Williamson County was established in 1848, its economy and population has grown dramatically. Williamson County ranks 15th among the fastest-growing counties in the United States. From April 2000 to July 2004, its population grew 27 percent - from 249,967 to 317,938. Projections show its population will double in 20 years. By 2030, the population is estimated to exceed 600,000, and between 2000 and 2040 it is expected to grow by more than 500,000 (205%). The population density has grown to more than 200 persons per square mile.

With fertile black soil on the east, and scenic limestone hills on the west, divided by the Balcones Escarpment and nourished by the San Gabriel River and its tributaries, Williamson County's attractions include Lake Georgetown, Granger Lake, and Inner Space Cavern. Williamson County is traversed by five major highways and four railroads.

Almost one-third of Williamson County, mostly in the east, is prime farmland, though much of it is being developed for business and residential uses. Beef and livestock are still profitable agricultural sectors. The leading crops grown are corn, oats, sorghum, cotton, and wheat. The county produces oil, natural gas, sand, gravel, dolomite, and several limestone products.

The largest cities in Williamson County are Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, and Taylor. Towns such as Hutto, Jarrell, Leander and Liberty Hill are growing quickly as well. Other communities include Anderson Mill, Andice, Bartlett, Brushy Creek, Coupland, Florence, Granger, Jollyville, Liberty Hill, Pflugerville, San Gabriel, Schwertner, Thorndale, Thrall, Walburg and Weir.

Georgetown, in the center of Williamson County but only 25 minutes north of Austin, is the county seat. Important business sectors in its economy are manufacturing, tourism, mining, and agriculture. Some of its largest employers include Southwestern University, Georgetown Healthcare System, Airborn Inc., Sun City (Del Webb) and Wesleyan Homes.

Round Rock's economy includes manufacturing, tourism, and distribution. Some of its largest employers include Dell Computers, the Round Rock Medical Center, the Round Rock Independent School District, and the Texas Baptist Children's Home.

Cedar Park's attractions include nearby Lakeline Mall and Austin Community College. Some of its largest employers include ETS Lindgren, MD/TOTCO, Baker Drywall Company, and CoreSlab Structures.

Taylor is the industrial hub of the eastern part of the county. It features an agribusiness publishing center, various manufacturing plants that process cottonseed and meat, and furniture suppliers. Some of its largest employers include ERCOT, Carpenter- Morning Glory, Laboratory Tops, Johns Community Hospital, and Temple College.

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