DEMOGRAPHICS
DEMOGRAPHICS (Source: 2000 Census)
Population Characteristics
Total population:
8,423
Male:
3,996
Female: 4,427
FAST FACTS
City:
Augusta
County:
Butler
Age Characteristics
Median age:
35.2 yrs
Under 5 yrs of age: 605
18 and over:
6,063
65 and over:
1,326
Social Characteristics
Population 25 or older:
High school or higher:
Bachelor’s degree or higher:
Civilian veterans (18 & over):
Disability Status (5 & over):
Foreign Born:
Language other than English:
ZIP Code:
67010
5,375
4,638
1,137
864
1,494
105
284
Race/Ethnicity Characteristics
White: 96.1%
Black or African American:
0.2%
American Indian &
Alaska Native:
0.8%
Asian: 0.4%
Some other race:
0.7%
2 or more races:
1.9%
Economic Characteristics
In labor force (16 & over):
Mean travel time to work:
Mean household income:
4,239
22 mins
$41,818
Mean family income:
$51,886
(constant dollars – 1999)
(constant dollars – 1999)
Per capita income:
$19,094
Families below poverty level:
96
Individuals below poverty level: 477
Housing Characteristics
Average household size:
Total housing units:
Occupied: 3,277
Vacant: 308
2.53
3,585
Augusta Business
…At a Glance!
Top 10 Employers
USD 402
D & J Engineering
City of Augusta
Lakepoint Nursing Center
Dillons 102
Wal-Mart 100
Parks Motors
Sigma-Tek 76
Pro-Kleen 70
Parks Chevrolet
273
160
111
102
80
42
Industrial Park
The Augusta Industrial Park has
available lots varying in size from
2 to 6.5 acres. It lies adjacent to
US Highway 54/ 400 and rail
lines operated by Burlington
Northern Santa Fe.
Transportation
Augusta is intersected by major
highway systems, including US
400, US 54 and US 77. Access to
the Turnpike (Interstate 35) is
just 10 miles. Augusta Municipal
Airport has a 4,200 by 60 ft
concrete runway that supports all
small single-engine/twin
propellers and general aviation.
Wichita Mid-Continent Airport is
within 30 miles via US Highway
54/400, offering passenger and
shipping services.
Area Code:
316
Time Zone:
Central (CST)
Population:
Est. 8,600
County Pop.
61,601
Wichita MSA
population:
561,313
Within MSA:
Yes
Land Area:
4 sq. miles
Sales Tax
Rate:
7.55%
Transient
Guest Tax:
5%
Avg. Temp:
56.2 F
Form of Govt:
Mayor-CouncilManager
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