Austin, Indiana facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 located in Scott County, within the U.S. state of Indiana. It's part of Jennings Township. In 2000, Austin was a town with about 4,272 people. It officially became a city on January 1, 2008. By the 2020 census, its population was 4,064.
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History of Austin
Austin was first planned out in 1853. It was named after Austin, Texas, a famous city in another state. A post office has been open in Austin since 1854, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
Geography and Climate
Austin is found at these coordinates: 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°W. This helps pinpoint its exact location on a map.
Land Area
According to the 2010 census, Austin covers a total area of about 2.58 square miles (6.68 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land. There are only a few small ponds or lakes within the city limits.
Austin's Climate
The weather in Austin has hot and humid summers. Winters are usually mild to cool. This type of weather is called a humid subtropical climate. On climate maps, you might see it labeled as "Cfa." This means it has warm temperatures and plenty of rain throughout the year.
Population and People
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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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The table above shows how Austin's population has changed over many years. You can see how the number of people living in the city has grown and shrunk at different times.
2010 Population Details
In 2010, about 4,295 people lived in Austin. There were 1,674 households, which are like family units or groups of people living together. The city had about 1,908 housing units in total.
Most of the people in Austin were White (97.1%). A small number of residents were African American, Native American, or Asian. About 2.1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in Austin was 36.7 years old. About 25.9% of residents were under 18 years old. This means a good portion of Austin's population is made up of kids and teenagers.
Notable Residents
- Albert E. Wiggam - He was a psychologist.
See also
In Spanish: Austin (Indiana) para niños
