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CITY · 2010 ACS

Augusta

Kansas · 9,274 residents · 4.242 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,130. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $101,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,274
+10%since 2000
from 8,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,186 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+1%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Augusta
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,130
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,818 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,010
+10%since 2000
from $19,094 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−24.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+36%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,964)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(218)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.7%(648)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92%(8,536)
Black0.3%(31)
Hispanic / Latino4%(368)
Asian0.6%(56)
Other3.1%(291)
Diversity Score19%(1,758)
Diversity Score
19
+147%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+43%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Kansas?

Augusta, Kansas has about 9,274 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Kansas?

The typical household in Augusta, Kansas earns about $41,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Kansas expensive?

In Augusta, Kansas, the median home is worth about $101,300, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Kansas?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Kansas?

About 11.1% of people in Augusta, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,398 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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