Augusta, KY Demographics

A map of Augusta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,342	1,027	88.9%	93.7%
Native American/Other	81	3	5.4%	0.3%
Hispanic	49	14	3.2%	1.3%
Black	27	15	1.8%	1.4%
Multiracial	7	32	0.5%	2.9%
Asian	4	5	0.3%	0.5%

Augusta, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,510, a dramatic increase from the 1,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 5.4% Native American/Other, 3.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Black, 0.5% Multiracial, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Augusta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Augusta has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Augusta, that probability was 12.1% in 2020 and 20.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Augusta is ranked the 201st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Augusta was ranked the 224th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Augusta's White Population

1,342 residents of Augusta, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Augusta is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Augusta ranks 130th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's White population has grown by an estimated 30.7%. White residents' share of Augusta's population has decreased from 93.7% to 88.9%.

Augusta is less White than neighboring Higginsport (98.6% White), Brooksville (91.8% White), Dover (93.1% White), Felicity (98.1% White), and Germantown (100% White).

Augusta's Black Population

27 residents of Augusta, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Augusta is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Augusta ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Black population has grown by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Augusta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Augusta is more Black than neighboring Higginsport (0% Black), Brooksville (0.1% Black), Felicity (0% Black), and Germantown (0% Black). Augusta is less Black than neighboring Dover (2% Black).

Augusta's Asian Population

4 residents of Augusta, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Augusta is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Augusta ranks 268th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Asian residents' share of Augusta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Augusta is more Asian than neighboring Higginsport (0% Asian), Dover (0% Asian), Felicity (0% Asian), and Germantown (0% Asian).

Augusta's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Augusta, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Augusta is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Augusta ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Augusta's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.2%.

Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring Higginsport (0% Hispanic), Brooksville (0.9% Hispanic), Dover (0% Hispanic), Felicity (0% Hispanic), and Germantown (0% Hispanic).

Augusta's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Augusta, or 5.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Augusta is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Augusta ranks 358th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2600.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Augusta's population has increased from 0.3% to 5.4%.

Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Higginsport (1.1% Native American/Other), Brooksville (0.3% Native American/Other), Dover (0% Native American/Other), Felicity (0% Native American/Other), and Germantown (0% Native American/Other).

Augusta's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Augusta, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Augusta is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Augusta ranks 383rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Augusta's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.5%.

Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Higginsport (0.4% Multiracial), and Germantown (0% Multiracial). Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring Brooksville (6.5% Multiracial), Dover (4.9% Multiracial), and Felicity (1.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.