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Augusta, MI


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Augusta, Michigan

Augusta, Michigan is 8 miles W of Battle Creek, Michigan (center to center) and 103 miles NW of Toledo, Ohio. It is in Kalamazoo county. The village is part of the Kalamazoo - Battle Creek metro area. The population of Augusta is 899.

The People and Families of Augusta

In Augusta, about 57% of adults are married.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in Augusta.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Augusta had a median family income of $52,250. There aren't a lot of poor people in Augusta.

Political Inclinations

Among Augusta political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $500. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the village.

Augusta Housing

Of the housing in Augusta, approximately 75% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Augusta, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Augusta than most villages its size.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Augusta Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Augusta Well-Paid Single Women
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Augusta Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Augusta Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Augusta, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women108
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old65
Racial Diversity54
Age of the Population46
Female Share of the Population32
Senior Citizens23

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married47

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
Median Family Income98
People in Middle Class or Better87
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work22
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone77
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals74
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Affordability of Rents44
Housing Recently Built23
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