Austin, IN Demographics

A map of Austin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3,588	3,717	94.0%	91.5%
Hispanic	166	110	4.3%	2.7%
Multiracial	62	182	1.6%	4.5%
Native American/Other	2	14	0.1%	0.3%
Black	0	29	0.0%	0.7%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.3%

Austin, Indiana has an estimated population of 3,818, a decrease from the 4,064 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.0% White, 4.3% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.1% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 16.1% in 2020 and 11.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Austin is ranked the 155th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 149th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Austin's White Population

3,588 residents of Austin, or 94.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Austin is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Austin ranks 375th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 91.5% to 94.0%.

Austin is more White than neighboring Scottsburg (87.3% White), and Henryville (93.9% White). Austin is less White than neighboring Crothersville (97.6% White), Little York (100% White), and Deputy (94.6% White).

Austin's Black Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Austin is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Austin ranks 259th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Austin is less Black than neighboring Scottsburg (0.9% Black).

Austin's Asian Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Austin ranks 379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Austin's Hispanic Population

166 residents of Austin, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Austin ranks 347th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 2.7% to 4.3%.

Austin is more Hispanic than neighboring Crothersville (0.4% Hispanic), Scottsburg (3.7% Hispanic), Little York (0% Hispanic), and Deputy (0% Hispanic). Austin is less Hispanic than neighboring Henryville (5.4% Hispanic).

Austin's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Austin, or 0.1% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Austin ranks 414th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Austin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crothersville (0% Native American/Other), Little York (0% Native American/Other), Deputy (0% Native American/Other), and Henryville (0% Native American/Other). Austin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Scottsburg (2.2% Native American/Other).

Austin's Multiracial Population

62 residents of Austin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Austin ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 65.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.6%.

Austin is more Multiracial than neighboring Little York (0% Multiracial), and Henryville (0.7% Multiracial). Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Crothersville (2% Multiracial), Scottsburg (5.9% Multiracial), and Deputy (5.4% 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.