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Augusta

Missouri · 270 residents · 0.88 sq mi
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Augusta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,000. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $223,300. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents. Households here earn about 40% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
+24%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
307 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+12%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2012513023524021990201020202024Augusta
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,069
+90%since 2000
from $21,065 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$223,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
13.7% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(255)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.8%(10)
Diversity Score
4
+229%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 24.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.8%
−91.2 ptssince 2013
from 93.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Missouri?

Augusta, Missouri has about 270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Missouri?

The typical household in Augusta, Missouri earns about $80,000 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 $223,300, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Missouri?

About 27.2% 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 4.9% of people in Augusta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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