Austin is a city located in Mower County Minnesota. Austin has a 2024 population of 26,160. It is also the county seat of Mower County. Austin is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 26,204 in 2020.
The average household income in Austin is $79,842 with a poverty rate of 14.82%. The median age in Austin is 36.3 years: 36.2 years for males, and 36.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,480 | 70.62% |
| Asian | 2,219 | 8.48% |
| Two or more races | 2,046 | 7.82% |
| Other race | 1,783 | 6.81% |
| Black or African American | 1,372 | 5.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 169 | 0.65% |
| Native American | 98 | 0.37% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,075 | 2.53 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Married | 4,720 | 3.17 | 87.5 | 12.5 |
| Non Family | 3,466 | 1.24 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Female | 1,186 | 3.66 | 50.5 | 49.5 |
| Male | 703 | 2.74 | 64.6 | 35.4 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
69.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 896 | 5.34% |
| Associates Degree | 2,037 | 12.15% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,352 | 14.03% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,534 | 9.15% |
| High School Graduate | 5,458 | 32.55% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,352 | 8.06% |
| Some College | 3,137 | 18.71% |
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 | 12,426 | 11,967 | 3,478 |
| Hispanic | 1,943 | 1,155 | 23 |
| Asian | 1,135 | 421 | 216 |
| 2+ Races | 1,080 | 839 | 67 |
| Other Race | 868 | 352 | 31 |
| Black | 697 | 455 | 71 |
| Islander | 46 | 23 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 7 | 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 white people with a rate of 27.99%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,020 | $68,205 | $49,943 |
| Graduate Degree | $73,185 | $68,309 | $75,429 |
| High School Graduate | $42,180 | $45,210 | $28,329 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $39,079 | $40,726 | $34,886 |
| Overall | $45,813 | $47,110 | $42,031 |
| Some College | $45,710 | $47,488 | $42,559 |
$45,813
Average Earnings
$47,110
Average Male
$42,031
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.89% of Austin residents speak only English, while 27.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,310 | 1,467 | 8.99% |
| Hispanic | 4,589 | 1,455 | 31.71% |
| Other | 1,777 | 551 | 31.01% |
| Asian | 2,210 | 435 | 19.68% |
| Multiple | 2,032 | 434 | 21.36% |
| Black | 1,321 | 371 | 28.08% |
| Native | 92 | 86 | 93.48% |
14.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.21%
Male Poverty Rate
18.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austin is Native, with 93.48% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austin is White, with 8.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.56% |
| High School | 15.69% |
| Some College | 8.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.14% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 33.67% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,604 | $94,031 |
| Households | $66,488 | $79,842 |
| Married Families | $100,398 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,876 | $46,339 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
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
1,428
Number of Veterans
1,348
Male Veterans
80
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 606 |
| Second Gulf War | 218 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Korea | 121 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 471 |
| 75+ | 387 |
| 55 to 64 | 375 |
| 35 to 54 | 138 |
| 18 to 34 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,406 | 9.67% |
| Other Race | 13 | 1.25% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 0.47% |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 0.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
61.17%
Born in Austin
82.91%
Native Born
17.09%
Foreign Born
10.29%
Non Citizen
6.8%
Naturalized
82.91% of Austin residents were born in the United States, with 61.17% having been born in Minnesota. 10.29% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 26,105 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 26,116 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 26,127 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 26,138 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 26,149 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 26,160 | -11 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 26,171 | 24 | 0.09% |
| 2022 | 26,147 | -143 | -0.54% |
| 2021 | 26,290 | 86 | 0.33% |
| 2020 | 26,204 | 970 | 3.84% |
| 2019 | 25,234 | -46 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 25,280 | 179 | 0.71% |
| 2017 | 25,101 | 112 | 0.45% |
| 2016 | 24,989 | 3 | 0.01% |
| 2015 | 24,986 | 27 | 0.11% |
| 2014 | 24,959 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 24,946 | -65 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 25,011 | -4 | -0.02% |
| 2011 | 25,015 | 70 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 24,945 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 23,314 | 1,407 | 6.42% |
| 1990 | 21,907 | -1,113 | -4.83% |
| 1980 | 23,020 | -3,190 | -12.17% |
| 1970 | 26,210 | -1,698 | -6.08% |
| 1960 | 27,908 | 4,808 | 20.81% |
| 1950 | 23,100 | 4,793 | 26.18% |
| 1940 | 18,307 | 6,031 | 49.13% |
| 1930 | 12,276 | 2,158 | 21.33% |
| 1920 | 10,118 | 3,158 | 45.37% |
| 1910 | 6,960 | 1,486 | 27.15% |
| 1900 | 5,474 | 1,573 | 40.32% |
| 1890 | 3,901 | -22,204 | -85.06% |