Augusta is a village located in Hancock County Illinois. Augusta has a 2024 population of 540. Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -2.88% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 556 in 2020.
The average household income in Augusta is $53,180 with a poverty rate of 22.63%. The median age in Augusta is 37.7 years: 28.9 years for males, and 41 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Augusta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 644 | 93.33% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 6.23% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.29% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.14% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 289 | 2.39 | 75.1 | 24.9 |
| Non Family | 148 | 1.33 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Married | 112 | 3.34 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Female | 24 | 4.33 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3 | 0 | 100 |
3.43
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
75.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 9.56% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 60 | 14.71% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 5.15% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 47.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 80 | 19.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 401 | 362 | 77 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,299 | $58,750 | $38,963 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,000 | $0 | $54,000 |
| High School Graduate | $34,896 | $46,250 | $14,706 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,722 | $48,125 | $36,875 |
| Some College | $35,417 | $63,393 | $21,250 |
$38,722
Average Earnings
$48,125
Average Male
$36,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.85% of Augusta residents speak only English, while 1.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.15% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 605 | 148 | 24.46% |
22.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
19.06%
Male Poverty Rate
25.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Augusta is White, with 24.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Augusta is White, with 24.46% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.59%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84.62% |
| High School | 13.99% |
| Some College | 8.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 53.85% |
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,321 | $75,351 |
| Households | $38,656 | $53,180 |
| Married Families | $89,167 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,000 | $32,057 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
43
Number of Veterans
43
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 26 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 9.01% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 60% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
55.81%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.81%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.39%
Born in Augusta
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Augusta residents were born in the United States, with 87.39% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 520 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2028 | 524 | -4 | -0.76% |
| 2027 | 528 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2026 | 532 | -4 | -0.75% |
| 2025 | 536 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2024 | 540 | -4 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 544 | -2 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 546 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 549 | -7 | -1.26% |
| 2020 | 556 | 14 | 2.58% |
| 2019 | 542 | -3 | -0.55% |
| 2018 | 545 | -5 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 550 | -9 | -1.61% |
| 2016 | 559 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 559 | -3 | -0.53% |
| 2014 | 562 | -7 | -1.23% |
| 2013 | 569 | -8 | -1.39% |
| 2012 | 577 | -5 | -0.86% |
| 2011 | 582 | -4 | -0.68% |
| 2010 | 586 | 0 | 0% |