Augusta Flag

Augusta

County:
Hancock County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.691
State:
Illinois

Augusta is a village located in Hancock County, Illinois. Augusta has a 2026 population of 530. Augusta is currently declining at a rate of -0.75% annually and its population has decreased by -4.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 556 in 2020.

The median household income in Augusta is $42,861 with a poverty rate of 24.49%. The median age in Augusta is 43.9 years: 44.5 years for males, and 42.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 75.6 males.

530
Total Population
767
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.75%
Growth

Augusta Population

Augusta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026530-4-0.75%
2025534-5-0.93%
2024539-5-0.92%
2023544-1-0.18%
2022545-4-0.73%
2021549-7-1.26%
2020556-2-0.36%
2019542-3-0.55%
2018545-5-0.91%
2017550-9-1.61%
201655900%
2015559-3-0.53%
2014562-7-1.23%
2013569-8-1.39%
2012577-5-0.86%
2011582-5-0.85%
2010586-1-0.17%

Median Age

Overall: 43.9 years
Female: 42.5 years
Male: 44.5 years

Augusta Adults

There are 513 adults, (155 of whom are seniors) in Augusta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 381 (57%)
Male: 288 (43%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Augusta includes 98.51% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White65998.51%
Two or more races60.9%
Other race30.45%
Native American10.15%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races40.6%
Other race30.45%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White65998.51%
Two or more races20.3%
Native American10.15%

Augusta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Augusta 's average per capita income is $44,318. Household income levels show a median of $42,861. The poverty rate stands at 24.49%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$96,250-
Families$81,875$76,553
Households$42,861$57,727
Non Families$31,053$35,378

$44,318

Average Income

$42,861

Median Household Income

24.49%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)