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Augusta, AR


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Augusta, Arkansas

Augusta, Arkansas is 53 miles SW of Jonesboro, Arkansas (center to center) and 75 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. It is in Woodruff county. The population of the city is 2,665.

The People and Families of Augusta

In Augusta, about 47% of adults are married. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Augusta. There are a lot of singles in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Augusta had a median family income of $24,506.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Augusta.

Augusta Housing

Of the housing in Augusta, approximately 58% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Augusta are lower than most places in Arkansas. Property taxes in the city are low by Arkansas standards.

Commuting

In Augusta, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Augusta than most cities its size. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Augusta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Arkansas):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyAugusta Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Augusta Affordability of Property Taxes
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Augusta Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Augusta, AR

Comparing Augusta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Arkansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old98
Racial Diversity86
Female Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens55
Male Share of the Population56
Age of the Population46
Well-Paid Single Men12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults23
People in Middle Class or Better12
People Above Poverty12
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Working at Home23
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
Housing Recently Built74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
People Living Alone54
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