Austin showed a greater degree of diversity, with an index score of 54%, in the 2020 census compared to similar* towns in Minnesota. Willmar was first at 58% and Faribault was close behind at 53%.
This is a column chart showing the diversity index scores for 2000, 2010 and 2020 for six similar Minnesota towns (Austin, St. Cloud, Bemidji, Albert Lea, Mankato and Winona). Austin's diversity index score was greater than the other five towns in 2020.