Economy & Jobs — Austin, Indiana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $31,520 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$34,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $23,351 |
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| Poverty Rate | 27.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.3% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,784 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 30.8% |
| Education Healthcare | 20.4% |
| Retail | 12.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Physician Offices | 12 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 7 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Dental Offices | 5 |
| Nursing Care | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 4 |
| Commercial Banks | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
| Florists | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
