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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Austin Micro

Austin, MN · 1 counties · 38,603 residents · 711.273 sq mi
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Austin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,654. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $74,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

38,603
+3%since 1990
from 37,385 in 1990
1990 – 2025
54 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 53 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+4%since 1990
from 37.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
37K38K39K40K41K1990201020202024Austin
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,654
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,763 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,795
+71%since 1990
from $11,599 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$380
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $278 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 77.3% in 1990
21.8% rent
2.0
+14%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(36,947)
Black0.2%(78)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(212)
Asian0.7%(273)
Diversity Score4.3%(1,597)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(35,884)
Black0.5%(206)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(1,646)
Asian1.5%(564)
Diversity Score15%(5,795)
15
+251%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.3%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−35%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Austin, MN?

Austin, MN has about 38,603 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Austin, MN?

The typical household in Austin, MN earns about $36,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Austin, MN expensive?

In Austin, MN, the median home is worth about $74,400, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Austin, MN?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Austin, MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Austin, MN?

About 9.2% of people in Austin, MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has Austin, MN grown since 1990?

Yes, Austin, MN has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,218 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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