Austin is a city in Mower County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 26,174 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Mower County. Austin is located at the intersection of Interstate Highway 90 and U.S. Highway 218 in the southeastern part of the state.
The town was originally settled along the Cedar River and it has two man-made lakes called East Side Lake and Mill pond. The town was named for Austin R. Nichols, the first settler in the area.
The City of Austin wants to hear from you! We invite you to participate in our survey on city services, available now through June 13. Your insights are invaluable in helping us improve our community. Join us in shaping the future of Austin by sharing your thoughts through the survey link. If you prefer, paper copies can also be found at Austin City Hall. Thank you for making your voice heard!
