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Augusta

Montana · 165 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Augusta is home to 165 people in Montana. At a median age of 65.4, this is an older place than the country as a whole. There are 119 fewer people here than in 2000. Households here earn about 40% less than in Montana as a whole. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. 24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

165
−42%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2024
179 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 201 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
65.4
+31%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.92 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1452052653243842000201020202024Augusta
2024165
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.9%(13)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 443.6%(6)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6432.1%(53)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7432.1%(53)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.9%(23)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over7.3%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$43,611
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
7.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$208,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$816
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
57.5%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
42.5% rent
36.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.56 people
−17%since 2009
from 1.87 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
3.3%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
6.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.8
−3%since 2009
from 4.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.1%(15)
21
+418%since 2009
from 4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American18.2%(30)
English14.5%(24)
German13.3%(22)
Scottish7.9%(13)
Czech6.1%(10)
Dutch4.2%(7)
Slovak4.2%(7)
Swedish3.6%(6)
Irish2.4%(4)
French1.8%(3)
Polish1.8%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Macedonian1.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

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%
13.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
24.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.5%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
23.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
27.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
41.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
52.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 56.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
44.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
39.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
43.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
15.2%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2013
from 15.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
53.8%
−13.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
78.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.2% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married3.2%(3)
Married61.7%(58)
Widowed16%(15)
Divorced19.1%(18)
Women 15+
Never married5.6%(4)
Married74.6%(53)
Widowed11.3%(8)
Divorced8.5%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

5.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2013
from 15.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
22.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2020
from 36.1% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
29.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 26.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
53.3%
+23.5 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
20.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
52.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
60.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era32%(8)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War12%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 25 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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