Demographics & People — Austin, Minnesota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 26,167 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~26,800 |
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| Median Age | 36.2 |
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| Total Households | 10,075 |
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| Family Households | 6,609 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.53 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.4832 (moderately diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18,480 |
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| Black or African American | 1,372 |
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| Asian | 2,219 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 4,702 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 6,957 |
| German | 6,256 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 5,116 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 4,561 |
| Norwegian | 4,085 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 3,732 |
| Irish | 2,068 |
| English | 1,409 |
| Subsaharan African | 1,346 |
| French (except Basque) | 992 |
Language
| English Only | 17,654 |
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| Spanish | 3,739 |
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| Population 5+ | 24,219 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 1,374 |
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| Population 18+ | 19,199 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Austin, Minnesota.
