Austin, Indiana

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City of Austin, Indiana
City
Location in the state of Indiana
Location in the state of Indiana
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyScott
TownshipJennings
Government
 • MayorDillo Bush (D)
Area
[1]
 • Total2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2)
 • Land2.58 sq mi (6.68 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
[2]
558 ft (170 m)
Population
 (2010)[3]
 • Total4,295
 • Estimate 
(2012)[4]
4,200
 • Density1,664.7/sq mi (642.7/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (EST)
ZIP code
47102
Area code812
FIPS code[2][5]18-02800
GNIS ID[2][5]430350

Austin is a city in Jennings Township, Scott County, Indiana, United States. The population was 4,272 at the 2000 census, at which time it was a town; Austin became a city on January 1, 2008. The population was 4,295 at the 2010 census.

In 2015, press reports indicated the city was the center of an outbreak of HIV caused by the use of Opana as an injectable recreational drug. The outbreak required emergency action by state officials.[6]

HIV Outbreak

In 2015, Scott County made national headlines for an HIV outbreak. In March 2015, Indiana Governor Mike Pence visited Scott County and declared a public health emergency. As of April 2015, 135 new cases of HIV have been reported for the tiny county. It was determined that intravenous drug use was the cause of the disease quickly spreading through Scottsburg and nearby Austin, both Scott County communities. The governor authorized a needle exchange program to slow the spread of HIV.

History

Austin was platted in 1853, and named after Austin, Texas.[7] A post office has been in operation at Austin since 1854.[8]

Geography

Austin is located at 38°44′32.50″N 85°48′16.50″W / 38.7423611°N 85.8045833°W / 38.7423611; -85.8045833 (38.742361°,-85.804583°).[9]

According to the 2010 census, Austin has a total area of 2.58 square miles (6.68 km2), all land, give or take a few ponds and lakes.[1]

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Austin has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.[10]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1870321—
1880270−15.9%
19502,906—
19603,83832.1%
19704,90227.7%
19804,857−0.9%
19904,310−11.3%
20004,7249.6%
20104,295−9.1%
2015 (est.)4,158[11]−3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

2010 census

As of the 2010 census,[3] there were 4,295 people, 1,674 households, and 1,178 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,664.7 inhabitants per square mile (642.7/km2). There were 1,908 housing units at an average density of 739.5 per square mile (285.5/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 0.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of the population.

There were 1,674 households of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.2% were married couples living together, 18.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.6% were non-families. 25.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.00.

The median age in the city was 36.7 years. 25.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 12.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.6% male and 51.4% female.

2000 census

As of the 2000 census,[13] there were 4,724 people, 1,793 households, and 1,308 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,946.4 people per square mile (750.6/km²). There were 1,967 housing units at an average density of 810.5 per square mile (312.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.20% White, 0.06% African American, 0.15% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.78% from other races, and 0.61% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.52% of the population.

There were 1,793 households out of which 36.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.0% were married couples living together, 16.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.63 and the average family size was 3.06.

In the town the population was spread out with 29.1% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 30.0% from 25 to 44, 20.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 97.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.4 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $28,495, and the median income for a family was $33,267. Males had a median income of $28,468 versus $21,580 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,431. About 16.6% of families and 19.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 29.0% of those under age 18 and 15.6% of those age 65 or over.

School

Scott County School District 1 [1]

Located at 401 S. Hwy 31.

References

  1. ^ a b "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-28.
  2. ^ a b c "Feature ID 430350". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. Retrieved June 30, 2014.
  3. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  4. ^ "Incorporated Places and Minor Civil Divisions Datasets: Subcounty Resident Population Estimates: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2012". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  5. ^ a b "FIPS55 Data: Indiana". FIPS55 Data. United States Geological Survey. February 23, 2006. Archived from the original on June 18, 2006. Retrieved June 30, 2014. {{cite web}}: External link in |work= (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Paquette, Danielle (30 March 2015). "How an HIV outbreak hit rural Indiana — and why we should be paying attention". Washington Post. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  7. ^ McPherson, Alan (2007). Journeys to the Past: A Traveler's Guide to Indiana State Historical Markers. AuthorHouse. p. 207. ISBN 978-1-4343-1644-8.
  8. ^ "Scott County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 4 December 2015.
  9. ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  10. ^ Climate Summary for Austin, Indiana
  11. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  13. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
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