Austin is a city located in Scott County Indiana. Austin has a 2024 population of 4,194. Austin is currently growing at a rate of 0.82% annually and its population has increased by 3.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,056 in 2020.
The average household income in Austin is $48,016 with a poverty rate of 18.04%. The median age in Austin is 45.2 years: 47.8 years for males, and 43.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,435 | 95.74% |
| Two or more races | 140 | 3.9% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.22% |
| Native American | 5 | 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 | 1,740 | 2.06 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Non Family | 788 | 1.08 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Married | 639 | 2.68 | 93.3 | 6.7 |
| Female | 254 | 3.34 | 24.8 | 75.2 |
| Male | 59 | 3.07 | 45.8 | 54.2 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.06
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 241 | 9.11% |
| Associates Degree | 111 | 4.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 223 | 8.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 80 | 3.03% |
| High School Graduate | 1,396 | 52.8% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 107 | 4.05% |
| Some College | 486 | 18.38% |
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 | 2,526 | 2,212 | 287 |
| 2+ Races | 101 | 67 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 45 | 45 | 16 |
| Native American | 5 | 5 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 35.56%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $11,592 | $11,385 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,241 | $43,250 | $21,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,977 | $0 | $24,508 |
| Overall | $29,488 | $40,048 | $24,167 |
| Some College | $48,500 | $50,234 | $0 |
$29,488
Average Earnings
$40,048
Average Male
$24,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.76% of Austin residents speak only English, while 1.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,306 | 627 | 18.97% |
| Other | 8 | 8 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 157 | 8 | 5.1% |
| Multiple | 140 | 3 | 2.14% |
18.04%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.83%
Male Poverty Rate
24.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austin is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austin is Multiple, with 2.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.88%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38.22% |
| Some College | 24.29% |
| High School | 17.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.77% |
| Male Employed | 2.52% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,635 | $67,597 |
| Households | $30,473 | $48,016 |
| Married Families | $70,885 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,874 | $23,413 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
175
Number of Veterans
150
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 98 |
| Korea | 22 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 55 to 64 | 57 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 35 to 54 | 20 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 5.83% |
| Native American | 5 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
41.14%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.8%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
64.07%
Born in Austin
99.67%
Native Born
0.33%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.33%
Naturalized
99.67% of Austin residents were born in the United States, with 64.07% having been born in Indiana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,368 | 35 | 0.81% |
| 2028 | 4,333 | 35 | 0.81% |
| 2027 | 4,298 | 34 | 0.8% |
| 2026 | 4,264 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2025 | 4,229 | 35 | 0.83% |
| 2024 | 4,194 | 34 | 0.82% |
| 2023 | 4,160 | 39 | 0.95% |
| 2022 | 4,121 | 67 | 1.65% |
| 2021 | 4,054 | -2 | -0.05% |
| 2020 | 4,056 | -58 | -1.41% |
| 2019 | 4,114 | 10 | 0.24% |
| 2018 | 4,104 | -26 | -0.63% |
| 2017 | 4,130 | 8 | 0.19% |
| 2016 | 4,122 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2015 | 4,135 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2014 | 4,142 | -34 | -0.81% |
| 2013 | 4,176 | -6 | -0.14% |
| 2012 | 4,182 | -44 | -1.04% |
| 2011 | 4,226 | -62 | -1.45% |
| 2010 | 4,288 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,724 | 414 | 9.61% |
| 1990 | 4,310 | -547 | -11.26% |
| 1980 | 4,857 | -45 | -0.92% |
| 1970 | 4,902 | 1,064 | 27.72% |
| 1960 | 3,838 | -530 | -12.13% |