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CITY · 2020 ACS

Augusta

Kansas · 9,256 residents · 4.242 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,274. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $128,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,256
+10%since 2000
from 8,423 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.7
+7%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Augusta
20249K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.8%(537)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(670)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.3%(770)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.4%(688)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.4%(501)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.3%(1,135)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.8%(1,182)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.7%(992)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6411.9%(1,105)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.8%(909)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.5%(505)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.8%(262)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,274
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,818 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,802
+40%since 2000
from $19,094 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+5%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Augusta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(7,964)
Black0.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(218)
Asian0.3%(28)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(7,970)
Black0.5%(47)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(514)
Asian0.5%(50)
Other3.4%(311)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.3%(399)
Spaniard0.9%(84)
Cuban0.5%(43)
Puerto Rican0.4%(34)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.1%(5)
Ancestry
German22.6%(2,114)
Irish13.6%(1,270)
English11%(1,034)
American8.9%(830)
French2.6%(241)
Swedish2.1%(197)
Scottish1.8%(165)
Italian1.5%(143)
Austrian0.9%(87)
Dutch0.9%(87)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(64)
Welsh0.7%(64)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
British0.6%(60)
Norwegian0.6%(59)
Czech0.4%(42)
Brazilian0.3%(26)
Polish0.2%(22)
Lithuanian0.2%(19)
Iranian0.1%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+86%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 90.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married26.5%(892)
Married59.4%(2,002)
Widowed1.3%(44)
Divorced12.8%(430)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(1,007)
Married53.9%(2,246)
Widowed7.8%(324)
Divorced14.2%(590)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Kansas?

Augusta, Kansas has about 9,256 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Kansas?

The typical household in Augusta, Kansas earns about $52,274 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 $128,800, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Kansas?

About 22.3% 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 8.5% 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 1,380 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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