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Augusta

Arkansas · 1,813 residents (2025 est.) · 2.072 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,575. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 806 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $117,000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,859
−30%since 2000
from 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.5
+26%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,813 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Augusta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,575
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,359
+105%since 2000
from $12,865 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
−12%since 2010
from 0.483 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.0% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
18.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.9%(1,357)
Black48%(1,278)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.9%(1,677)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(974)
Black40.9%(760)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(104)
Diversity Score69.4%(1,290)
Diversity Score
69
+10%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+87%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 17.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−41.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 46.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Arkansas?

Augusta, Arkansas has about 1,859 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Arkansas?

The typical household in Augusta, Arkansas earns about $50,575 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Arkansas expensive?

In Augusta, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $117,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Arkansas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Arkansas?

About 28.7% of people in Augusta, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Arkansas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 851 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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