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Austin

Arkansas · 2,038 residents · 3.096 sq mi
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Austin has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,849. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 1,433 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $132,800. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,038
+237%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
658 / sq mi
+237%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.1
−21%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01K2K3K4K1990201020202024Austin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,849
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,798
+14%since 2000
from $17,369 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,052
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
17.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.8%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+24%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(564)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(83)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,856)
Black1.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(87)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(326)
Diversity Score
16
+16%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.5%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Arkansas?

Austin, Arkansas has about 2,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Arkansas?

The typical household in Austin, Arkansas earns about $57,849 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, Arkansas expensive?

In Austin, Arkansas, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $1,052 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Arkansas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, Arkansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, Arkansas?

About 9.4% of people in Austin, Arkansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Arkansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Arkansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,794 residents, a change of about 735 percent over that period.

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