Austin, MS Demographics

A map of Austin's Population by Race

Race	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	3	0.0%	5.9%
Black	44	0.0%	86.3%
Asian	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	1	0.0%	2.0%
Native American/Other	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	3	0.0%	5.9%

Austin, Mississippi has an estimated population of 0, a dramatic decrease from the 51 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. 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 Mississippi 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 24.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Austin is ranked the 421st most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 421st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Austin's White Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Austin is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Austin ranks 400th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

Austin is less White than neighboring Tunica (55.7% White), North Tunica (2.3% White), and Lula (9.7% 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 significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Austin ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 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 86.3% to 0.0%.

Austin is less Black than neighboring Tunica (43.1% Black), North Tunica (97.7% Black), White Oak (100% Black), Dundee (100% Black), and Lula (90.3% 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 comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Austin ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Austin's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Austin ranks 212th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Austin is less Hispanic than neighboring Tunica (0.7% 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 Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Austin ranks 326th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Austin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Austin's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Austin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Austin is slightly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Austin ranks 15th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Austin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Austin's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

Austin is less Multiracial than neighboring Tunica (0.5% 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.