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Augusta

Illinois · 531 residents (2025 est.) · 0.691 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,861. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,400. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
669
+2%since 2000
from 657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+1%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:531 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4185296417528631990201020202024Augusta
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,861
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,929
+83%since 2000
from $15,237 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.5%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+16%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade13.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,400
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$592
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+77%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(659)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.7%(25)
Diversity Score
4
+95%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
+1%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
57.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.0%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 65.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Illinois?

Augusta, Illinois has about 669 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Illinois?

The typical household in Augusta, Illinois earns about $42,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Illinois expensive?

In Augusta, Illinois, the median home is worth about $83,400, and the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Illinois?

About 23.6% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Illinois?

About 24.5% of people in Augusta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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