Augusta, AR Demographics

A map of Augusta's Population by Race

Augusta, Arkansas had a population of 1,998 in 2020. It was 48.0% White, 45.4% Black, 0.2% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Augusta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is the 145th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Augusta's White Population

959 residents of Augusta identify as White, or 48.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Augusta considerably less than the White share of the population of Arkansas (68.5% White). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #523 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is less White than neighboring Patterson (79.7% White), Gregory (76.7% White), Bradford (93.7% White), Russell (90.2% White), and McCrory (78.6% White).

Augusta's Black Population

908 residents of Augusta identify as Black, or 45.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Augusta considerably larger than the Black share of the population of Arkansas (14.9% Black). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #84 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Black than neighboring Patterson (11.6% Black), Gregory (7% Black), Bradford (0.7% Black), Russell (0% Black), and McCrory (14.3% Black).

Augusta's Asian Population

4 residents of Augusta identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Arkansas (1.7% Asian). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #277 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Asian than neighboring Gregory (0% Asian), and Bradford (0% Asian). Augusta is less Asian than neighboring Patterson (1.6% Asian), Russell (0.5% Asian), and McCrory (0.5% Asian).

Augusta's Hispanic Population

37 residents of Augusta identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Augusta slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Arkansas (8.5% Hispanic). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #462 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring Patterson (1.6% Hispanic), and McCrory (1% Hispanic). Augusta is less Hispanic than neighboring Gregory (4.7% Hispanic), Bradford (2.1% Hispanic), and Russell (4.3% Hispanic).

Augusta's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Augusta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Arkansas (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #254 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Patterson (0.6% Native American/Other), Gregory (0% Native American/Other), Bradford (0.4% Native American/Other), Russell (0.5% Native American/Other), and McCrory (0.1% Native American/Other).

Augusta's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Augusta identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Arkansas (4.9% Multiracial). Of the 626 places in Arkansas, Augusta is ranked #400 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Bradford (3.1% Multiracial). Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring Patterson (4.8% Multiracial), Gregory (11.6% Multiracial), Russell (4.3% Multiracial), and McCrory (5.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.