Austin's population continues to rapidly grow. For real estate owners, this may be good news -- increasing population with static supply often means price appreciation. While real estate prices in Austin have stayed relatively flat, rental rates are beginning to soar. Over the next few years, as the population is predicted to continue to soar, central Austin real estate prices may well follow.The Census is conducted every decade -- this is our first look at the actual Austin results from the last 10 years. Here are some key statistics on growth over the last decade:- Austin's population grew by . . .