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Austin, IN

City in Scott County, Indiana.

Population

3,818

Land area

3.2sq mi

People per sq mi

1,204

ZIP codes

0

Austin and its ZIP codes

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Austin at a glance

  • Austin is about 6.3 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
  • It is the 155th most populous of 967 cities and towns in Indiana.
  • Households here earn a median of $31,520 a year, 56% less than the Indiana figure of $71,957.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $86,200 (60% below Indiana) and median rent is $677 a month.

Local data for Austin, IN

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Austin, IN, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$31,520

Poverty rate

27.0%

Median home value

$86,200

Median rent

$677/mo

Homeownership

65.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.6%

Median age

45.2

Average commute

23.3 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (551), Irish Americans (489), Scottish Americans (140).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scott County. PPP loans are for Austin.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.8%

Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$48,682

8,270 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$49,073

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$230M

FY 2026, $9,449 per person

Scott County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Austin, IN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone83.9%
  • Carpooled11.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.1%

Average one-way commute: 23.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Austin, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

175

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

20

0.2% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

88° / 23°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Austin, IN, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.2%

U.S. 33.3% +10.9 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

22.4%

U.S. 12.8% +9.6 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

10.2%

U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts

Cities near Austin

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ScottsburgCity3.9 mi5.5
CrothersvilleTown4.1 mi1.2
Little YorkTown5.7 mi1
BlocherCensus-designated place8.7 mi0.7
DeputyCensus-designated place9.5 mi0.1
UnderwoodCensus-designated place11 mi2.6
Paris CrossingCensus-designated place11 mi0.8
CommiskeyCensus-designated place12 mi0.6
CantonCensus-designated place14 mi0.4
HenryvilleCensus-designated place14 mi2.8
SeymourCity15 mi13.3
KentCensus-designated place15 mi0.1
OtiscoCensus-designated place16 mi0.4
BrownstownTown16 mi1.6
HaydenCensus-designated place16 mi2.5
ValloniaCensus-designated place17 mi0.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Austin, IN in?
Austin is in Scott County, Indiana.
What is the population of Austin, IN?
About 3,818 people live in Austin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Austin?
Nearby places include Scottsburg (3.9 mi), Crothersville (4.1 mi), Little York (5.7 mi), Blocher (8.7 mi), Deputy (9.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023