Augusta

City in Bracken County, Kentucky

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Augusta is a city in Bracken County, Kentucky, with 1,096 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 515 ft (157 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Higginsport, 2.1 miles NE.

About Augusta

Augusta is a home rule-class city in Bracken County, Kentucky, in the United States. It is located upon the southern bank of the Ohio River. As of the 2020 census, the city population was 1,096. When Bracken County was organized in 1796, Augusta was the county seat. In 1839, a new county courthouse was built at a more central location in Brooksville. The city was formally incorporated by the state assembly in 1850.

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Median household income
$51,250
Median home value
$110,200
Median rent
$744/mo
Median age
38.6
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Augusta, KY population

Augusta had 1,096 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,096
Density921 per sq mi (355 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Augusta at a glance

StateKentucky (KY)
CountyBracken County
TypeCity
Population1,096 (2020)
Land area1.19 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Water area0.43 sq mi (1.11 km²)
Elevation515 ft (157 m)
Coordinates38.7726° N, 84.0002° W
ZIP code45131
Census code (GEOID)2102674

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Augusta

What county is Augusta in?

Augusta is in Bracken County, Kentucky.

What is the population of Augusta, KY?

1,096 people lived in Augusta at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Augusta, KY?

The ZIP code of Augusta is 45131.

What is the elevation of Augusta?

515 feet (157 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Augusta?

Higginsport (2.1 mi), Dover (6.1 mi), Felicity (7.0 mi), Brooksville (7.3 mi), Chilo (7.6 mi).

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