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Austin

Arkansas · 3,460 residents · 3.096 sq mi
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Austin is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,648. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,855 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $148,500. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 55% more than the Arkansas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,460
+472%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,118 / sq mi
+472%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
−14%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
01K2K3K4K1990201020202024Austin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,648
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,980
+67%since 2000
from $17,369 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing8.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,035
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $519 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.9%(2,936)
Black2.2%(75)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(190)
Asian1.7%(58)
Other1.2%(43)
Diversity Score25.6%(887)
Diversity Score
26
+86%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.4%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 76.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.0%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Arkansas?

Austin, Arkansas has about 3,460 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Arkansas?

The typical household in Austin, Arkansas earns about $76,648 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 $148,500, and the typical rent is about $1,035 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Arkansas?

About 34.4% 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 5.7% 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 3,216 residents, a change of about 1318 percent over that period.

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

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