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Austin

Indiana · 4,064 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 $26,206. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $69,300. The poverty rate of 26.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,064
−14%since 2000
from 4,724 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,301 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,512 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+16%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Austin
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,206
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,495 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,011
+29%since 2000
from $12,431 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.4%
US avg: 10%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
49.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(3,717)
Black0.7%(29)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(110)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other3.6%(147)
Diversity Score17.6%(714)
Diversity Score
18
+314%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+15%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 16.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Indiana?

Austin, Indiana has about 4,064 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Indiana?

The typical household in Austin, Indiana earns about $26,206 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 $69,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Indiana?

About 9.5% 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 26.3% of people in Austin, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 246 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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