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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Austin

Indiana · 4,724 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 $28,495. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $55,800. Households here earn about 31% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,724
+10%since 1990
from 4,310 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,512 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,380 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.2
+7%since 1990
from 30.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Austin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,495
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,619 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,431
+76%since 1990
from $7,076 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.1%
−12.3 ptssince 1990
from 31.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$55,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $27,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.0
+20%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(4,253)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(294)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(4,614)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(72)
Asian0.1%(6)
Diversity Score4.2%(201)
4
−38%since 1990
from 7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.7%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.3%
+20.9 ptssince 1990
from 39.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
−6%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 4,724 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Austin, Indiana?

The typical household in Austin, Indiana earns about $28,495 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 $55,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Indiana?

About 3.7% 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 19.1% of people in Austin, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 414 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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