Augusta is a city located in Bracken County Kentucky. Augusta has a 2024 population of 1,087. Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -0.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Augusta is $62,460 with a poverty rate of 27.34%. The median age in Augusta is 38.4 years: 28.8 years for males, and 39.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Augusta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,393 | 92.01% |
| Native American | 91 | 6.01% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 1.25% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 0.73% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 619 | 2.45 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Married | 223 | 2.91 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 197 | 2.89 | 31 | 69 |
| Non Family | 167 | 1.07 | 44.3 | 55.7 |
| Male | 32 | 3.69 | 0 | 100 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
53.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 8.32% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 137 | 14.07% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 5.95% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 39.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 3.9% |
| Some College | 195 | 20.02% |
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 | 905 | 786 | 170 |
| Native American | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| Black | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black 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 | $24,286 | $0 | $23,631 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,263 | $70,921 | $43,125 |
| High School Graduate | $33,194 | $37,663 | $31,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $2,499 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,255 | $48,033 | $24,773 |
| Some College | $47,733 | $48,617 | $25,469 |
$35,255
Average Earnings
$48,033
Average Male
$24,773
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.71% of Augusta residents speak only English, while 0.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,370 | 374 | 27.3% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 23 | 100% |
| Black | 19 | 17 | 89.47% |
27.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.84%
Male Poverty Rate
31.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Augusta is Hispanic, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Augusta is White, with 27.3% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.26% |
| High School | 36.48% |
| Some College | 15.77% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Unemployed | 32.14% |
| Female Employed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 5.71% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,344 | $72,632 |
| Households | $43,854 | $62,460 |
| Married Families | $89,844 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,250 | $31,886 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
36.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
31.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 15 |
| 75+ | 11 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 3.95% |
| Black | 17 | 89.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
40%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.2%
Labor Force Participation
54.6%
Employment Rate
9.3%
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
70.21%
Born in Augusta
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.13%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.87% of Augusta residents were born in the United States, with 70.21% having been born in Kentucky. 0.13% 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 | 1,076 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2028 | 1,078 | -2 | -0.19% |
| 2027 | 1,080 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2026 | 1,083 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 1,085 | -2 | -0.18% |
| 2024 | 1,087 | -3 | -0.28% |
| 2023 | 1,090 | -5 | -0.46% |
| 2022 | 1,095 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2021 | 1,099 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2020 | 1,097 | -53 | -4.61% |
| 2019 | 1,150 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 1,145 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2017 | 1,148 | -13 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 1,161 | 8 | 0.69% |
| 2015 | 1,153 | -12 | -1.03% |
| 2014 | 1,165 | -10 | -0.85% |
| 2013 | 1,175 | -8 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 1,183 | -7 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 1,190 | -4 | -0.34% |
| 2010 | 1,194 | 0 | 0% |