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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Augusta

Arkansas · 2,710 residents · 2.072 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $31,100. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,710
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,665 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,308 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,286 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.6
−10%vs 2000
vs 36.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Augusta
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,648
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,347
−43%vs 2000
vs $12,865 in 2000
US average: $14,340
41.1%
+12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,100
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$210
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $277 in 2000
US average: $450
56.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 59.0% in 2000
43.8% rent
2.5
+54%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic55.6%(1,508)
Black44.4%(1,202)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.3%(1,687)
62
−1%vs 2000
vs 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 7.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
50.2%
−12.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
+20%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Augusta, Arkansas?

Augusta, Arkansas has about 2,710 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Arkansas?

The typical household in Augusta, Arkansas earns about $12,648 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 $31,100, and the typical rent is about $210 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Arkansas?

About 7.4% 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 41.1% of people in Augusta, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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