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Austin

Minnesota · 24,718 residents · 13.287 sq mi
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Austin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,395. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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
24,718
+6%since 2000
from 23,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,860 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,755 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−7%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
21K23K24K25K27K1990201020202024Austin
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,395
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,551
+9%since 2000
from $20,651 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.4%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.8% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(20,998)
Black0.8%(180)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(1,426)
Asian2.2%(513)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(4,971)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(19,122)
Black2.9%(725)
Hispanic / Latino15.4%(3,796)
Asian2.4%(586)
Other1.7%(420)
Diversity Score46.6%(11,516)
Diversity Score
47
+119%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, Minnesota?

Austin, Minnesota has about 24,718 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Austin, Minnesota?

The typical household in Austin, Minnesota earns about $40,395 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, Minnesota expensive?

In Austin, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, Minnesota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, Minnesota?

About 18.0% of people in Austin, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,811 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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