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Augusta

Montana · 309 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 $25,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,300. With a median age of 55.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
309
+9%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
335 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.9
+12%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1452052653243842000201020202024Augusta
2024165
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,995
+16%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.441
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction21.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information4.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.7
+85%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.8%(18)
Diversity Score
6
+27%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
59.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Montana?

Augusta, Montana has about 309 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Montana?

The typical household in Augusta, Montana earns about $25,750 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Montana?

About 27.8% 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 35.3% of people in Augusta, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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