Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Augusta, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

285

Median Agei

51.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

97.5%278

Two or More

2.1%6

Hispanic/Latino

0.4%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.3%5

High School Diploma

24.9%55

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%10

Some College (1+ yr)

24%53

Associate's Degree

7.2%16

Bachelor's Degree

22.6%50

Master's Degree

11.3%25

Professional Degree

1.8%4

HS or Higher

98.6%

BA or Higher

35.7%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$362,500

Median Renti

$1,375

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.4%125

Renter-Occupied

4.6%6

Total Units

166

Homeownership

95.4%

Vacancy Rate

21.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

1.6%2

$50K–$100K

8%10

$100K–$150K

9.6%12

$150K–$200K

3.2%4

$200K–$300K

17.6%22

$300K–$500K

37.6%47

$500K–$1M

19.2%24

$1M+

3.2%4

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%2

2010–2019

4.8%8

2000–2009

6.6%11

1990–1999

6%10

1980–1989

9.6%16

1970–1979

4.2%7

1960–1969

0.6%1

1950–1959

11.4%19

1940–1949

1.8%3

1939 or earlier

53.6%89

Heating Fuel

Bottled/LP Gas

57.3%75

Electricity

34.4%45

Wood

4.6%6

Utility Gas

2.3%3

Fuel Oil

1.5%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$103,750

Mean Household Incomei

$107,142

Per Capita Incomei

$48,895

Poverty Ratei

2.1%

Unemploymenti

1.4%

Labor Forcei

145

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

2.3%3

$15K–$20K

1.5%2

$20K–$25K

3.1%4

$25K–$30K

0.8%1

$30K–$35K

2.3%3

$45K–$50K

1.5%2

$50K–$60K

8.4%11

$60K–$75K

14.5%19

$75K–$100K

14.5%19

$100K–$125K

19.8%26

$125K–$150K

10.7%14

$150K–$200K

14.5%19

$200K+

6.1%8

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.7%

By Region

Top Countries

United Kingdom

Canada

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

14(6.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.5%Insured

2.5%Uninsured