City · Indiana
Austin, Indiana
Austin, city, in Scott County, Indiana. Austin had 4,254 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,064 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,818 (±342). GEOID 1802800.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,254
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,064 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,818 ±342
Median household income
$31,520
±$7,360 (90% margin)
Indiana: $71,957
Median home value
$86,200
±$34,267 (90% margin)
Indiana: $218,200
Median gross rent
$677
±$267 (90% margin)
Indiana: $1,062
Where is Austin and what county is it in?
Austin is a city in Scott County, Indiana. It covers 3.2 square miles of land, 1,281 residents per square mile in 2020.
Austin lies entirely within Jennings Township (Scott County), a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Austin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,254 people lived in Austin on July 1, 2025, up 4.9% since 2020, faster than Indiana (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 4,064 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,818 (±342).
| Measure | Austin | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,818 ±342 | 24,526 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,900 ±280 | 9,848 | +489 |
| Average household size | 2.01 ±0.27 | 2.45 | −0.63 |
| Housing units | 2,181 ±266 | 10,840 | +313 |
Austin's population since 2000
From 4,724 in 2000 to 4,254 in 2025: down 9.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Austin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Austin?
The median resident of Austin is 45.2 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 19.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 94.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 4.3%.
| Measure | Austin | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.2 ±3.5 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% ±5.3 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.0% ±4.5 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Male | 43.5% ±5.0 pts | 49.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3% ±2.6 pts | 2.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 94.0% ±3.1 pts | 93.5% | −3.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.5% ±1.6 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.2% ±3.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0% ±6.3 pts | 21.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.5% ±4.7 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 11.6% ±6.1 pts | 12.7% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.8% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.1% ±4.3 pts | 88.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Austin earn?
Half of Austin's 1,900 households earn less than $31,520 a year (±$7,360), against $56,352 in Scott County and $71,957 in Indiana. In 2015-2019 the median was $42,044 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,524 after inflation. 27.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Austin | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $31,520 ±$7,360 | $56,352 | −$10,524 |
| Mean household income | $46,654 ±$7,796 | $71,102 | – |
| Per capita income | $23,062 ±$3,872 | $29,061 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 27.0% ±11.3 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.8% ±23.6 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 24.3% ±10.3 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±5.9 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±5.7 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Austin?
Owners occupy 65.8% of Austin's occupied homes and renters 34.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 by its owner (±$34,267). The median renter pays $677 a month including utilities, and 28.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Austin | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $86,200 ±$34,267 | $158,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $677 ±$267 | $822 | −$292 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.1% ±13.4 pts | 27.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $823 ±$127 | $1,179 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.8% ±10.7 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.2% ±10.7 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,181 ±266 | 10,840 | +313 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.5% ±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.4% ±5.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.8% ±9.6 pts | 66.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3% ±4.5 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.1% ±1.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.7% ±4.0 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.2% ±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Austin building?
Builders took permits for 38 new housing units in Austin in 2025 (38 in single-family houses), 8.9 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Indiana.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Austin work and get to work?
83.9% of Austin's workers drive alone and 5.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.3 minutes.
| Measure | Austin | Scott County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 53.9% ±6.7 pts | 59.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.3% ±4.5 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.9% ±9.4 pts | 82.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.0% ±8.7 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.1% ±3.3 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.3 min ±5.4 | 24.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Austin?
1 census tract lies mostly in Austin, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9668Scott County | 3,690 | $31,324 |
| Tract 9669Scott County | 4,442 | $80,274 |
| Tract 9667Scott County | 4,826 | $73,365 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Austin) · Census block assignment files
How does Austin compare with other places in Indiana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Austin is the 5,354th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 139th-most populous of 566 in Indiana.
Austin ranks 1,069th of 1,072 places in Indiana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 139th | 566 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 111th | 1,056 |
| Residents per square mile | 247th | 1,088 |
| Median household income | 1,069th | 1,072 |
| Per capita income | 1,065th | 1,087 |
| Median home value | 1,053rd | 1,075 |
| Median gross rent | 844th | 904 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd | 736 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 923rd | 1,029 |
| Median age | 252nd | 1,083 |
| Owner-occupied share | 922nd | 1,087 |
| Work from home | 505th | 595 |
| Travel time to work | 705th | 1,088 |
Austin's figures with every place in Indiana (CSV)
Every place in Indiana, sortable · Compare Austin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Austin?
22 of the 57 figures for Austin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Austin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Austin.