Augusta, Kansas

Augusta is a city located in Butler County, Kansas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 8,423.

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Geography

Location of Augusta, Kansas

Augusta is located at 37°41'33" North, 96°58'48" West (37.692425, -96.979886)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.4 km² (4.4 mi²). 10.4 km² (4.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.0 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 8.82% water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 8,423 people, 3,277 households, and 2,307 families residing in the city. The population density is 807.0/km² (2,091.1/mi²). There are 3,585 housing units at an average density of 343.5/km² (890.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 96.07% White, 0.18% African American, 0.83% Native American, 0.36% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.68% from other races, and 1.89% from two or more races. 2.59% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 3,277 households out of which 35.7% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% are married couples living together, 10.4% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.6% are non-families. 26.3% of all households are made up of individuals and 12.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.53 and the average family size is 3.06.

In the city the population is spread out with 28.0% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 27.9% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 15.7% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 35 years. For every 100 females there are 90.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 86.6 males.

The median income for a household in the city is $41,818, and the median income for a family is $51,886. Males have a median income of $36,465 versus $24,747 for females. The per capita income for the city is $19,094. 5.7% of the population and 4.1% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 5.8% of those under the age of 18 and 7.5% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Landmarks

The Augusta Theater, now home to the Augusta Arts Council, is a classic example of Art Deco. It was the first theater to be illuminated entirely by neon lighting.

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