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Augusta

Wisconsin · 1,567 residents · 2.214 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,146. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,300. Households here earn about 35% less than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
+7%since 2000
from 1,460 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.8
+3%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Augusta
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.2%(82)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.4%(101)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.7%(121)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.7%(105)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(86)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.5%(180)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.2%(176)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410%(157)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.7%(199)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.8%(170)
US avg: 10%
75 to 847%(109)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.2%(81)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,146
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,370
+58%since 2000
from $15,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$703
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
35.9% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+4%since 2009
from 2.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Augusta on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,395)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,438)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(51)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other10%(157)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(25)
Ancestry
German39.3%(517)
Norwegian16.9%(223)
Irish12.9%(170)
English6.1%(80)
American4.7%(62)
Polish4.4%(58)
French2.7%(35)
Czech2.5%(33)
Scotch-Irish1.6%(21)
Swedish1.4%(18)
Italian1.1%(14)
+ 10 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish1%(13)
Austrian0.8%(11)
Swiss0.7%(9)
Hungarian0.6%(8)
Romanian0.6%(8)
Dutch0.5%(7)
Welsh0.5%(7)
Danish0.5%(6)
Finnish0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married38.4%(203)
Married42.3%(224)
Widowed6.8%(36)
Divorced12.5%(66)
Women 15+
Never married30.5%(160)
Married36.8%(193)
Widowed19.2%(101)
Divorced13.5%(71)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Wisconsin?

Augusta, Wisconsin has about 1,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Augusta, Wisconsin earns about $41,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Wisconsin expensive?

In Augusta, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $105,300, and the typical rent is about $703 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Wisconsin?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Wisconsin?

About 16.9% of people in Augusta, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta, Wisconsin grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta, Wisconsin has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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

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