City

Augusta, KY

1 ZIP code  ·  Bracken County  ·  Kentucky

👥2,498Population
💰$58,292Median HH Income▼ 24% below avg
🎂43.4Median Age
🏠$118,100Median Home Value▼ 58% below avg
🎓27.4%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.0% Female 50.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.9%Hispanic: 0.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.7%Race
White93.9%
Hispanic0.9%
Black0.8%
Other0.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
21%
45–64
31%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.41
Below Poverty17.9% ▲ 79% above avg
College Grads27.4% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma8 (0.5%)
HS Graduate716 (45.2%)
Some College210 (13.3%)
Associates216 (13.6%)
Bachelors169 (10.7%)
Graduate Degree264 (16.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 45.2%Some College: 13.3%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 10.7%Graduate: 16.7%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad45.2%
Some College13.3%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors10.7%
Graduate16.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 68.3%Renter: 31.7%Tenure
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
17%
$50k–$100k
24%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$58,292 ▼ 24% below avg
Median Home Value$118,100 ▼ 58% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units1,235
Vacant Units212

Income Distribution

Under $25k
26%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
12%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
33%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
4%
1960s–1970s
7%
1980s–1990s
21%
2000+
66%
About Augusta, KY

Augusta is a city in Kentucky, located in Bracken County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,498 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.4 years.

Economically, Augusta is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $58,292 is below the national average. Approximately 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Augusta is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $118,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 68.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Augusta is moderately educated. 27.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (93.92%).

Augusta, KY offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kentucky.

ZIP Codes in Augusta
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
41002 2,498 $58,292 $118,100 $702 5.6% 27.4% 68.3%