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Augusta

Montana · 165 residents · 0.922 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,611. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $208,300. With a median age of 65.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 40% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 65.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
165
−42%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
179 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.4
+31%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1452052653243842000201020202024Augusta
2024165
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,611
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,105
+188%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.5%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
−4%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade29%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$816
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
42.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+88%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(15)
Diversity Score20.7%(34)
Diversity Score
21
+351%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
24.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
43.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.2%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Montana?

Augusta, Montana has about 165 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Montana?

The typical household in Augusta, Montana earns about $43,611 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Montana expensive?

In Augusta, Montana, the median home is worth about $208,300, and the typical rent is about $816 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Montana?

About 24.2% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Montana?

About 7.9% of people in Augusta, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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