Augusta, Illinois
Augusta: human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America
About
Augusta is a city located in the county of Hancock in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 587 and a population density of 827 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 534 inhabitants.
The city was created 194 years ago in 1831.
Quick Facts about Augusta
| Population | 534 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Hancock County |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.71 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 40.2301,-90.9501 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1832 (194 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 07:07:43 (15th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 62311 |
| Density | 752 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -9.93% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 76℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Augusta is located at 40°13'48"N 90°57'0"W (40.2300500, -90.9501300).
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Weather
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Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Augusta decreased by 9.93% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 587 | - | census |
| 2011 | 582 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 577 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 569 | -1.41% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 562 | -1.25% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 559 | -0.54% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 559 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 550 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 545 | -0.92% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 542 | -0.55% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 534 | -1.5% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 35,463 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 32,540 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 9.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 37,604 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 32,488 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.3% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 16.0% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.5% |
| White only, percent : | 25.0% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 69.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 2.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 5.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 20.8% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,561 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 17.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
Augusta zip code is 62311.
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $189,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,439 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $534 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,177 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 11,336 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.03 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 15.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.6% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,135 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 314,096 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 463,093 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 354,346 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,696 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $47,193 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $25,657 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,900 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,741 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,887 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,286 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,430 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 352 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,371 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,809.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.53 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 83.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $195,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,251 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $398 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,050 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 9,782 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.4% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 91.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 11.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 13.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.1% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 38.7% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,175 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 252,972 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,312 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $53,707 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,148 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.1% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,130 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,121 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 731 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 447 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,590 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,655 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,604.9 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.66 |
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Augusta, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 149772 | Western Illinois University | Macomb (IL) | 61455 |
| 143297 | Blessing Rieman College of Nursing and Health Sciences | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
| 146278 | John Wood Community College | Quincy (IL) | 62305-8736 |
| 148131 | Quincy University | Quincy (IL) | 62301-2699 |
| 143303 | Blessing Hospital School of Radiologic Technology | Quincy (IL) | 62305-7005 |
Nearby Transit Stations (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Augusta, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Augusta.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (IL) | 62311 |
| Plymouth Post Office | Plymouth (IL) | 62367 |
| Bowen Post Office | Bowen (IL) | 62316 |
| La Prair Post Office | La Prairie (IL) | 62346 |
| Golden Post Office | Golden (IL) | 62339 |
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Other cities in Hancock County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hancock County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Carthage | 2,419 | City in and county seat of Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Warsaw | 1,456 | City in Illinois, United States |
| La Harpe | 1,123 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Nauvoo | 1,044 | City and historic district in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Dallas City | 859 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Chili | 597 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Mary | 585 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Plymouth | 459 | Village in the United States |
| Bowen | 450 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Denver | 390 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Fountain Green | 262 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |
| Durham | 251 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Hamilton | 189 | City in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Elvaston | 152 | Human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Ferris | 143 | Village in Hancock County, Illinois, United States |
| Pontoosuc | 132 | Township in Hancock County, Illinois |