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Austin, AR


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Austin, Arkansas

Austin, Arkansas, in Lonoke county, is 22 miles NE of North Little Rock, Arkansas (center to center) and 110 miles W of Memphis, Tennessee. The city is located in the Little Rock - North Little Rock metropolitan area. Austin has a population of 605.

The People and Families of Austin

In Austin, about 64% of adults are married. Lots of Austin people are married off. Large households are normal in the city.

You'll notice more men than women in Austin compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Austin had a median family income of $49,107. People in Austin generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Austin than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Austin gave more campaign money ($200) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Austin Housing

Owners occupy 70% of the housing units in Austin. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Austin, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyAustin Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyAustin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 5%trophyAustin Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Austin, AR

Comparing Austin 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
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population45
Well-Paid Single Men37
Children Under 5 Years Old21
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty810
People in Middle Class or Better810
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home79
Walking and Biking to Work44
Public Transportation Use34
Short Commute Times21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes72
Seasonal and Vacation Housing45
Affordability of Rents31
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
People Living Alone11
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