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Austin, Indiana
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Location of Austin in Scott County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Scott |
| Township | Jennings |
| City | January 1, 2008 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Land | 2.66 sq mi (6.90 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 558 ft (170 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,064 |
| • Density | 1,525.53/sq mi (589.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (EST) |
| ZIP code |
47102
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| Area code | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-02800 |
| GNIS ID | 2397445 |
Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, in the U.S. state of Indiana. The population was 4,272 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town; Austin became a city on January 1, 2008. The population was 4,064 at the 2020 census.
History
Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas. A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.
Geography
Austin is located at 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°W (38.742361°,-85.804583°).
According to the 2010 census, Austin has a total area of 2.58 square miles (6.68 km2), all land, give or take a few ponds and lakes.
Climate
The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Austin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 321 | — | |
| 1880 | 270 | −15.9% | |
| 1950 | 2,906 | — | |
| 1960 | 3,838 | 32.1% | |
| 1970 | 4,902 | 27.7% | |
| 1980 | 4,857 | −0.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,310 | −11.3% | |
| 2000 | 4,724 | 9.6% | |
| 2010 | 4,295 | −9.1% | |
| 2020 | 4,064 | −5.4% | |
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2010 census
As of the 2010 census, there were 4,295 people, 1,674 households, and 1,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,664.7 inhabitants per square mile (642.7/km2). There were 1,908 housing units at an average density of 739.5 per square mile (285.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.
There were 1,674 households, of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.
The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.
Notable residents
- Albert E. Wiggam - Psychologist and eugenicist
See also
In Spanish: Austin (Indiana) para niños
