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Augusta

Illinois · 553 residents · 0.691 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,921. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 104 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,300. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 46% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
553
−16%since 2000
from 657 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
800 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 951 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
+4%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4185296417528631990201020202024Augusta
2024669
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,921
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,274
+40%since 2000
from $15,237 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,300
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $260 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
19.6% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+98%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(530)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(37)
Diversity Score16.9%(94)
Diversity Score
17
+795%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
−11%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
49.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−80.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Illinois?

Augusta, Illinois has about 553 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Illinois?

The typical household in Augusta, Illinois earns about $36,921 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 $80,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Illinois?

About 21.2% 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 13.6% of people in Augusta, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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