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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Austin

Indiana · 4,310 residents · 3.124 sq mi
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Austin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,619. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $27,100. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,310
−9%vs 2000
vs 4,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,380 / sq mi
−9%vs 2000
vs 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.1
−7%vs 2000
vs 32.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Austin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,619
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,495 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$7,076
−43%vs 2000
vs $12,431 in 2000
US average: $14,340
31.4%
+12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$27,100
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$277
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $395 in 2000
US average: $450
65.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.6% in 2000
34.6% rent
1.6
−17%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,614)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(72)
Asian0.1%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(201)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(57)
Diversity Score6.8%(294)
7
+61%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
39.4%
−20.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
+6%vs 2000
vs 16.6 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 Austin, Indiana?

Austin, Indiana has about 4,310 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Austin, Indiana?

The typical household in Austin, Indiana earns about $16,619 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, Indiana expensive?

In Austin, Indiana, the median home is worth about $27,100, and the typical rent is about $277 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Indiana?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, Indiana?

About 31.4% of people in Austin, Indiana 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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