Austin, MN Demographics

A map of Austin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	16,326	16,915	61.9%	64.6%
Hispanic	4,924	4,622	18.7%	17.7%
Asian	2,423	1,980	9.2%	7.6%
Black	1,332	1,556	5.1%	5.9%
Multiracial	863	728	3.3%	2.8%
Native American/Other	490	373	1.9%	1.4%

Austin, Minnesota has an estimated population of 26,358, a less than 1% change from the 26,174 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.9% White, 18.7% Hispanic, 9.2% Asian, 5.1% Black, 3.3% Multiracial, and 1.9% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Minnesota 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 54.1% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Austin is ranked the 41st most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Austin's White Population

16,326 residents of Austin, or 61.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Austin is considerably lower than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Austin ranks 851st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's White population has declined by an estimated 3.5%. White residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 64.6% to 61.9%.

Austin is less White than neighboring Mapleview (78.2% White), Lansing (82.9% White), Brownsdale (93.8% White), Rose Creek (89.3% White), and Lyle (84.3% White).

Austin's Black Population

1,332 residents of Austin, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Austin is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Austin ranks 67th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.4%. Black residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.1%.

Austin is more Black than neighboring Mapleview (0% Black), Lansing (0% Black), Brownsdale (0% Black), Rose Creek (0% Black), and Lyle (0% Black).

Austin's Asian Population

2,423 residents of Austin, or 9.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Austin is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Austin ranks 34th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Asian population has grown by an estimated 22.4%. Asian residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 7.6% to 9.2%.

Austin is more Asian than neighboring Mapleview (0% Asian), Brownsdale (0% Asian), Rose Creek (0.2% Asian), and Lyle (0.4% Asian). Austin is less Asian than neighboring Lansing (10.5% Asian).

Austin's Hispanic Population

4,924 residents of Austin, or 18.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Austin is considerably higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Austin ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 6.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 17.7% to 18.7%.

Austin is more Hispanic than neighboring Mapleview (15.5% Hispanic), Lansing (6.6% Hispanic), Brownsdale (4.7% Hispanic), Rose Creek (6.5% Hispanic), and Lyle (4.4% Hispanic).

Austin's Native American/Other Population

490 residents of Austin, or 1.9% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Austin ranks 227th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 1.4% to 1.9%.

Austin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lansing (0% Native American/Other), Brownsdale (0.1% Native American/Other), Rose Creek (0.5% Native American/Other), and Lyle (1% Native American/Other). Austin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mapleview (4.5% Native American/Other).

Austin's Multiracial Population

863 residents of Austin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Austin is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Austin ranks 604th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 18.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Austin's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.3%.

Austin is more Multiracial than neighboring Mapleview (1.8% Multiracial), Lansing (0% Multiracial), and Brownsdale (1.4% Multiracial). Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Rose Creek (3.5% Multiracial), and Lyle (9.9% 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.