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Augusta

Missouri · 265 residents (2025 est.) · 0.88 sq mi
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Augusta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $103,750. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $362,500. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
+31%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
324 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+14%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2012513023524021990201020202024Augusta
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$103,750
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,895
+132%since 2000
from $21,065 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.6%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.298
−10%since 2010
from 0.329 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$362,500
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,375
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
4.6% rent
Vacancy rate
21.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+34%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(278)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(6)
Diversity Score6%(17)
Diversity Score
6
+424%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.7 min
+72%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−52.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.5%
−90.5 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+27.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Missouri?

Augusta, Missouri has about 285 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Missouri?

The typical household in Augusta, Missouri earns about $103,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Missouri expensive?

In Augusta, Missouri, the median home is worth about $362,500, and the typical rent is about $1,375 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Missouri?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Missouri?

About 2.1% of people in Augusta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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