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Augusta

Montana · 316 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 $39,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $178,100. With a median age of 59.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
+11%since 2000
from 284 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
343 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
59.9
+20%since 2000
from 50.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1452052653243842000201020202024Augusta
2024165
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,809
+63%since 2000
from $14,608 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$178,100
+89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+78%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(290)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(4)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0.4%(1)
Diversity Score6.1%(19)
Diversity Score
6
+32%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.6%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−78.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Montana?

Augusta, Montana has about 316 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Montana?

The typical household in Augusta, Montana earns about $39,375 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 $178,100, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Montana?

About 23.5% 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 22.7% of people in Augusta, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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