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Augusta

Montana · 309 residents · 0.92 sq mi
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Augusta is a city of 309 people in Montana. At a median age of 55.9, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 35.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. Households here earn about 41% less than in Montana as a whole. Median household income is $25,750, under the $52,703 national median. 2% of locals were born outside the United States.

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

309
+9%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2024
55.9
+12%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
0.92 sq mi
Population, 20002024
1452052653243842000201020202024Augusta
2024165
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 51.9%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 93.2%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.5%(14)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.5%(14)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 241.6%(5)
US avg: 7%
25 to 347.1%(22)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 447.4%(23)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5416.8%(52)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6421.4%(66)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 7416.8%(52)
US avg: 7%
75 to 8412.3%(38)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.3%(7)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,750
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
$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%
35.3%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
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

$121,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$510
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $853
69.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
30.7% rent
15.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
1.93 people
+3%since 2009
from 1.87 people in 2009
US average: 2.60
32.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
24.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.7
−4%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.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(263)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(288)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard1.4%(4)
Ancestry
Irish24.8%(71)
German23.8%(68)
English22.4%(64)
Dutch16.1%(46)
Norwegian11.2%(32)
Scotch-Irish10.5%(30)
Scottish9.4%(27)
American3.5%(10)
Italian3.5%(10)
Polish1.7%(5)
Danish1%(3)
Russian1%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish1%(3)
Section 05

Education

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%
5.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.4 min
+57%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
59.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
18.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

34.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
52.3%
+31.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

59.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
40.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
2.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
24.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
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

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

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

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