Michelhausen: population and statistics
Michelhausen has a population of 4,560 (2026) across 32.0 km², or 142 people per km². It ranks 321 of 2,092 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +60.1% between 2016 and 2026.
- 4,560 residents
- 32.0 km²
- 142 people/km²
- 192 m
Michelhausen in numbers
Key points
Among the 573 municipalities in Lower Austria, Michelhausen ranks No. 78 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 14.8% in Michelhausen, compared with an average of 22.2% in Lower Austria and 20.7% nationally.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: 751 € in Michelhausen, compared with an average of 520 € in Lower Austria and 564 € nationally.
Largest business sector: Wholesale and retail trade, with 24.4% of the area's trade licences.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,137 kWh a year here.
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Lower Austria for “Population change over 10 years”.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 4,486 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Atzenbrugg, 2.3 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Sieghartskirchen (7,799 residents), 6.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,548 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
Population of Michelhausen over time
Michelhausen had 2,849 residents in 2016 and 4,560 in 2026.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,696 |
| 2022 | 3,888 |
| 2023 | 4,116 |
| 2024 | 4,234 |
| 2025 | 4,373 |
| 2026 | 4,560 |
All indicators for Michelhausen
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people under 15 (2026) | 16.9% | 14.3% | 14.5% | ranked 200 of 1,982 | |
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2026) | 14.8% | 22.2% | 22.1% | ranked 1,973 of 1,982 | |
| Median age (2026) | 38.9 years | – | 46.2 | ranked 1,979 of 1,982 | |
| Share of women (2026) | 50.5% | 50.8% | 50.3% | ranked 767 of 1,982 |
Housing
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private households (2024) | 1,796 | 760,913 | 4,139,571 | ranked 359 of 2,091 | |
| Average household size (2024) | 2.35 persons | – | 2.35 | ranked 975 of 1,981 |
Economy
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprises (2024) | 303 | 142,917 | 743,940 | ranked 449 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments (2024) | 336 | 163,268 | 850,266 | ranked 454 of 2,091 | |
| Establishments per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 77.7 | 94.5 | 91.3 | ranked 1,504 of 1,981 | |
| Active trade licences (2026) | 444 | 193,063 | 945,381 | ranked 373 of 2,088 | |
| Trade licences per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 97.4 | 111.6 | 98.4 | ranked 1,024 of 1,978 | |
| Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant (2019) | 751 € | 520 € | 344 € | ranked 211 of 1,976 | |
| Municipal debt per inhabitant (2019) | 1,914 € | 2,123 € | 1,414 € | ranked 683 of 1,976 |
Employment
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Employment rate (aged 15 to 64) (2024) | 80.0% | 75.2% | 77.4% | ranked 370 of 1,981 | |
| Unemployment rate (aged 15 and over) (2024) | 3.9% | 4.9% | 3.5% | ranked 791 of 1,981 | |
| Persons employed in establishments in the municipality (2024) | 1,268 | 804,756 | 4,878,849 | ranked 543 of 2,091 | |
| Jobs per 100 inhabitants (2024) | 29.3 | 46.6 | 32.4 | ranked 1,122 of 1,981 |
Transport
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of out-commuters among employed persons by place of residence (2024) | 83.1% | 73.0% | 77.3% | ranked 358 of 1,981 |
Society
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2024) | 13.4% | 12.4% | 8.5% | ranked 475 of 1,981 | |
| Families (2024) | 1,265 | 490,205 | 2,490,615 | ranked 336 of 2,091 |
Education
| Indicator | Michelhausen | Lower Austria | National | Position | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 15 and over with an apprenticeship, BMS, AHS or BHS as highest qualification (2024) | 65.3% | 62.9% | 66.4% | ranked 1,219 of 1,981 | |
| Share of people aged 15 and over with a university, academy or college qualification as highest qualification (2024) | 16.2% | 15.1% | 11.0% | ranked 274 of 1,981 |
Business sectors: Michelhausen
Share of each sector in total trade licences; “×1.5” means the sector is 1.5 times more common than nationally.
- Wholesale and retail trade24.4% ×1.1
- Professional, scientific and technical12.9% ×0.9
- Manufacturing10.1% ×1.7
- Construction9.9% ×1.5
- Administrative and support services9.9% ×1.3
- Other service activities9.0% ×1.1
- Health and social work6.5% ×0.6
- Information and communication5.1% ×0.7
Sunshine and temperatures: Michelhausen
Where is Michelhausen?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Michelhausen?
Michelhausen has 4,560 residents (2026), ranking 321 of 2,092 municipalities.
How big is Michelhausen?
Michelhausen covers 32.0 km², with a density of 142 people per km².
Is the population of Michelhausen growing?
Between 2016 and 2026, the population of Michelhausen went from 2,849 to 4,560, a change of +60.1%.
Where is Michelhausen?
Michelhausen is in Lower Austria. It belongs to Tulln (district). Latitude 48.290, longitude 15.938.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Michelhausen?
In Michelhausen, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 14.8% (2026), ranking 1,973 of 1,982 municipalities; the national median is 22.1%.
Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant: what is the figure for Michelhausen?
In Michelhausen, “Municipal taxes and levies per inhabitant” stands at 751 € (2019), ranking 211 of 1,976 municipalities; the national median is 344 €.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Michelhausen?
In Michelhausen, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,137 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Michelhausen?
The nearest to Michelhausen are Atzenbrugg (2.3 km), Asperhofen (4.7 km), Langenrohr (4.8 km), Zwentendorf an der Donau (6.1 km), Judenau-Baumgarten (6.6 km).