Augusta, MI Demographics

A map of Augusta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	695	756	89.6%	87.5%
Hispanic	62	29	8.0%	3.4%
Multiracial	9	53	1.2%	6.1%
Black	7	18	0.9%	2.1%
Native American/Other	3	3	0.4%	0.3%
Asian	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Augusta, Michigan has an estimated population of 776, a large decrease from the 864 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 8.0% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.9% Black, 0.4% Native American/Other, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 22.9% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Augusta is ranked the 480th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 461st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Augusta's White Population

695 residents of Augusta, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Augusta is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Augusta ranks 484th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's White population has declined by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Augusta's population has increased from 87.5% to 89.6%.

Augusta is more White than neighboring Galesburg (87.2% White), and Level Park-Oak Park (85.1% White). Augusta is less White than neighboring South Gull Lake (96.3% White), Climax (92.7% White), and Hickory Corners (100% White).

Augusta's Black Population

7 residents of Augusta, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Augusta is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Augusta ranks 167th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Black population has declined by an estimated 61.1%. Black residents' share of Augusta's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.

Augusta is more Black than neighboring South Gull Lake (0.4% Black), Climax (0% Black), and Hickory Corners (0% Black). Augusta is less Black than neighboring Galesburg (5.4% Black), and Level Park-Oak Park (4.2% Black).

Augusta's Asian Population

0 residents of Augusta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Augusta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Augusta ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Augusta's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Augusta is less Asian than neighboring Level Park-Oak Park (0.3% Asian), and Climax (0.3% Asian).

Augusta's Hispanic Population

62 residents of Augusta, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Augusta is slightly higher than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Augusta ranks 351st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 113.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Augusta's population has increased from 3.4% to 8.0%.

Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring South Gull Lake (0% Hispanic), Galesburg (4.4% Hispanic), Level Park-Oak Park (5.1% Hispanic), Climax (0.8% Hispanic), and Hickory Corners (0% Hispanic).

Augusta's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Augusta, or 0.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Augusta is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Augusta ranks 619th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Augusta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Gull Lake (0% Native American/Other), Galesburg (0.1% Native American/Other), and Hickory Corners (0% Native American/Other). Augusta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Climax (1.4% Native American/Other).

Augusta's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Augusta, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Augusta is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Augusta ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Augusta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 83.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Augusta's population has decreased from 6.1% to 1.2%.

Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Hickory Corners (0% Multiracial). Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring South Gull Lake (3.3% Multiracial), Galesburg (2.8% Multiracial), Level Park-Oak Park (4.8% Multiracial), and Climax (4.8% 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.