Austin, AR Demographics

A map of Austin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,501	2,936	89.4%	84.9%
Asian	175	58	4.5%	1.7%
Hispanic	155	190	4.0%	5.5%
Black	67	75	1.7%	2.2%
Multiracial	17	181	0.4%	5.2%
Native American/Other	0	20	0.0%	0.6%

Austin, Arkansas has an estimated population of 3,915, a large increase from the 3,460 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.4% White, 4.5% Asian, 4.0% Hispanic, 1.7% Black, 0.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Austin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Austin has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Arkansas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Austin, that probability was 27.3% in 2020 and 19.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Austin is ranked the 87th most populous place in Arkansas, out of 625 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). Austin was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Austin's White Population

3,501 residents of Austin, or 89.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Austin is significantly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 67.4% of the population is White. Austin ranks 291st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's White population has grown by an estimated 19.2%. White residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 84.9% to 89.4%.

Austin is more White than neighboring Ward (80.6% White), Cabot (84.6% White), El Paso (81.9% White), and Jacksonville (35.2% White). Austin is less White than neighboring Beebe (93.2% White).

Austin's Black Population

67 residents of Austin, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Austin is considerably lower than in Arkansas overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Austin ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.7%.

Austin is more Black than neighboring Beebe (0.7% Black), and El Paso (0% Black). Austin is less Black than neighboring Ward (3.1% Black), Cabot (3.1% Black), and Jacksonville (48.4% Black).

Austin's Asian Population

175 residents of Austin, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Austin is slightly higher than in Arkansas overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Austin ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 201.7%. Asian residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 1.7% to 4.5%.

Austin is more Asian than neighboring Ward (1.6% Asian), Cabot (1.3% Asian), Beebe (0.4% Asian), El Paso (0% Asian), and Jacksonville (1.7% Asian).

Austin's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Austin, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Arkansas overall, where 9% of the population is Hispanic. Austin ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.0%.

Austin is more Hispanic than neighboring Beebe (3% Hispanic). Austin is less Hispanic than neighboring Ward (10.1% Hispanic), Cabot (5.4% Hispanic), El Paso (13.8% Hispanic), and Jacksonville (7.9% Hispanic).

Austin's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Austin is comparable to the share in Arkansas overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Austin ranks 360th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Austin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ward (0.1% Native American/Other), Cabot (0.1% Native American/Other), Beebe (0.3% Native American/Other), and Jacksonville (0.2% Native American/Other).

Austin's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Austin, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Austin is lower than in Arkansas overall, where 6.3% of the population is Multiracial. Austin ranks 239th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 625 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.4%.

Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Ward (4.5% Multiracial), Cabot (5.5% Multiracial), Beebe (2.3% Multiracial), El Paso (4.3% Multiracial), and Jacksonville (6.7% 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.