Austin
City in Mower County, Minnesota
Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, with 26,174 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,181 ft (360 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mapleview, 1.3 miles N.
- 26,174residents (2020 Census)
- 1,181 ftelevation · 360 m
- 13.4 sq miland area · 34.8 km²
- 1,948 / sq mipopulation density
- 55912ZIP code
About Austin
Austin is a city in and the county seat of Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,174 at the 2020 census. The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and has two artificial lakes, East Side Lake and Mill Pond. It was named for Austin R. Nichols, the area's first European settler. It is part of the Rochester–Austin combined statistical area.
Hormel Foods Corporation is Austin's largest employer, and the city is sometimes called "SPAM Town USA". Austin is home to Hormel's corporate headquarters, a factory that makes most of North America's SPAM tinned meat, and the Spam Museum. Austin is also home to the Hormel Institute, a leading cancer research institution operated by the University of Minnesota with significant support from the Mayo Clinic.
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Living in Austin
- Median household income
- $68,057
- Median home value
- $163,900
- Median rent
- $953/mo
- Median age
- 36.2
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Austin had 26,174 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 26,174 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,948 per sq mi (752 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Austin at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Mower County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 26,174 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.44 sq mi (34.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6721° N, 92.9779° W |
| ZIP code | 55912 |
| Official website | ci.austin.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2702908 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Austin
- Mapleview1.3 mi N
- Lansing5.3 mi N
- Brownsdale7.2 mi NE
- Rose Creek8.8 mi SE
- Waltham11.4 mi NE
- Lyle11.6 mi S
- Myrtle11.9 mi SW
- Sargeant12.8 mi NE
- Hollandale12.9 mi NW
- Mona, IA12.9 mi S
- Hayward13.5 mi W
- Elkton13.6 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Austin
What county is Austin in?
Austin is in Mower County, Minnesota.
What is the population of Austin, MN?
26,174 people lived in Austin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Austin, MN?
The ZIP code of Austin is 55912.
What is the elevation of Austin?
1,181 feet (360 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Austin?
Mapleview (1.3 mi), Lansing (5.3 mi), Brownsdale (7.2 mi), Rose Creek (8.8 mi), Waltham (11.4 mi).
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