Census ACS · #711 μSA
Austin Metro Area
The Austin, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 40,069 residents. The median household income is $71,495 and the median home value is $172,000.
40,069
Population
56
People / sq mi
$71,495
Median Income
$172,000
Median Home Value
The Austin CBSA covers 711 sq mi of land at 56.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 78.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
Economy & Income
$71,495
Median Household Income
$35,609
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$172,000
Median Home Value
$848
Median Rent
76.0%
Homeownership
Education
89.7%
High School+
23.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
6.4%
Work From Home
20.2 min
Avg Commute
20.9%
Foreign Born
Austin spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Austin, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 40,069 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #711 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Austin metro area is $71,495, with a per capita income of $35,609.
The Austin, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the Austin, Mn CBSA (12380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Homeownership is the standout figure in Austin: 76.0% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. With 40,069 residents, Austin is a metro area in MN.
Median household income is $71,495, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 7.9%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $172,000, with typical rent around $848.
23.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Austin, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.