State
County
Land Area (mi²)
13.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,925.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.18%
Growth Since 2010
1.72%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Metro Population
39,902
World Population Review
Austin, Minnesota Population 2021
25,143
Austin is a city located in Mower County Minnesota. It is also the county seat of Mower County. With a 2020 population of 25,143, it is the 45th largest city in Minnesota and the 1537th largest city in the United States . Austin is currently declining at a rate of -0.18% annually but its population has increased by 1.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 24,718 in 2010. Austin reached it's highest population of 27,908 in 1960. Spanning over 13 miles, Austin has a population density of 1,926 people per square mile.
The average household income in Austin is $67,942 with a poverty rate of 15.55%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $738 per month, and the median house value is $107,800. The median age in Austin is 37.3 years, 36.6 years for males, and 39 years for females.
Austin Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Austin was:
- White: 80.99%
- Black or African American: 6.06%
- Asian: 5.14%
- Other race: 4.08%
- Two or more races: 2.64%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.99%
- Native American: 0.12%
The current population of Austin, Minnesota is 25,143 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 25,278.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 24,718.
Austin, Minnesota Population 2021
2019 and 2020 population is estimated by projecting the raw 2018 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 39,902 | -80 | -0.20% |
| 2020 | 39,982 | -80 | -0.20% |
| 2019 | 40,062 | -80 | -0.20% |
| 2018 | 40,142 | 369 | 0.92% |
| 2017 | 39,773 | 206 | 0.52% |
| 2016 | 39,567 | 75 | 0.19% |
| 2015 | 39,492 | 75 | 0.19% |
| 2014 | 39,417 | 87 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 39,330 | -70 | -0.18% |
| 2012 | 39,400 | 49 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 39,351 | 139 | 0.35% |
| 2010 | 39,212 | 0.00% |
Austin Metro Area Population by Year
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,339 | 80.99% |
| Black or African American | 1,521 | 6.06% |
| Asian | 1,290 | 5.14% |
| Some Other Race | 1,024 | 4.08% |
| Two or More Races | 663 | 2.64% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 248 | 0.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 29 | 0.12% |
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Austin Population by Race
Austin Population Pyramid $2021
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Austin Population by Age
Austin Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,953 | 2.46 | 66.4 |
| Married | 4,340 | 3.15 | 83.6 |
| Non Family | 3,953 | 1.22 | 54.4 |
| Female | 973 | 3.58 | 48.6 |
| Male | 687 | 3.71 | 51.7 |
3.15
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
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Austin Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,305 | 7.84% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,337 | 8.03% |
| High School Graduate | 5,101 | 30.65% |
| Some College | 3,247 | 19.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,802 | 10.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,402 | 14.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,448 | 8.70% |
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Austin Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Austin Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,855 | 11,901 | 3,156 |
| Hispanic | 1,860 | 994 | 218 |
| Black | 861 | 611 | 157 |
| Asian | 749 | 311 | 254 |
| Other Race | 403 | 214 | 53 |
| 2+ Races | 354 | 235 | 65 |
| Islander | 47 | ||
| Native American | 17 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.91%.
Austin Educational Attainment by Race
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$35,983
Average Earnings
$40,108
Average Male
$30,993
Average Female
Austin Earnings by Educational Attainment
Austin Language by Age
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Austin Language
74.86% of Austin residents speak only English, while 25.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.17% of the population.
Austin Language
Austin Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 17,161 | 1,641 | 9.56% |
| Hispanic | 4,013 | 1,228 | 30.60% |
| Black | 1,453 | 476 | 32.76% |
| Asian | 1,273 | 402 | 31.58% |
| Multiple | 652 | 250 | 38.34% |
| Other | 1,019 | 140 | 13.74% |
15.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.10%
Male Poverty Rate
16.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Austin
The race most likely to be in poverty in Austin is Multiple, with 38.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Austin is White, with 9.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.32%.
Austin Poverty
Austin Poverty Rate by Education
Austin Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
47.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Austin Married by Age and Sex
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Austin Marriage
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 35-44.
Austin Marital Status by Race
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Austin Marital Status
Austin Veterans by War
Austin Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,546 | 9.75% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.23% |
Austin Veterans by Race
Austin Veterans by Education
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3.12%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
Austin Veterans by Education
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63.5%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
Austin Employment by Age
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Austin Employment by Race
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Austin Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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83.02%
Native Born
16.98%
Foreign Born
12.20%
Non Citizen
4.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
83.02% of Austin residents were born in the United States, with 60.83% having been born in Minnesota. 12.20% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Austin Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 25,143 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2020 | 25,188 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2019 | 25,233 | -45 | -0.18% |
| 2018 | 25,278 | 201 | 0.80% |
| 2017 | 25,077 | 97 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 24,980 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 24,967 | 21 | 0.08% |
| 2014 | 24,946 | 13 | 0.05% |
| 2013 | 24,933 | -63 | -0.25% |
| 2012 | 24,996 | -7 | -0.03% |
| 2011 | 25,003 | 71 | 0.28% |
| 2010 | 24,932 | 1,618 | 0.67% |
| 2000 | 23,314 | 1,407 | 0.62% |
| 1990 | 21,907 | -1,113 | -0.49% |
| 1980 | 23,020 | -3,190 | -1.29% |
| 1970 | 26,210 | -1,698 | -0.63% |
| 1960 | 27,908 | 4,808 | 1.91% |
| 1950 | 23,100 | 4,793 | 2.35% |
| 1940 | 18,307 | 6,031 | 4.08% |
| 1930 | 12,276 | 2,158 | 1.95% |
| 1920 | 10,118 | 3,158 | 3.81% |
| 1910 | 6,960 | 1,486 | 2.43% |
| 1900 | 5,474 | 1,573 | 3.45% |
| 1890 | 3,901 | 0.00% |