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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Augusta

Georgia · 195,182 residents · 302.282 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. Median home value is $73,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

195,182
+1%vs 2009
vs 192,824 in 2009
2000 – 2025
646 / sq mi
+1%vs 2009
vs 638 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
32.3
−1%vs 2009
vs 32.5 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
192K195K197K200K203K2000201020202024Augusta
2024202K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,972
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $36,823 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$17,117
−15%vs 2009
vs $20,175 in 2009
US average: $21,522
19.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $97,900 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$506
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $676 in 2009
US average: $602
57.5%
+0.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 57.1% in 2009
42.5% rent
2.2
−16%vs 2009
vs 2.7 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic41.2%(79,521)
Black51.9%(100,085)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,359)
Asian1.6%(3,120)
Diversity Score69.9%(134,706)
2000
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(85,340)
Black50%(97,517)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,447)
Asian1.5%(2,925)
Diversity Score67.5%(131,687)
67
−3%vs 2009
vs 70 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
−1.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 20.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.1%
−3.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 81.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
6.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Georgia?

Augusta, Georgia has about 195,182 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Georgia?

The typical household in Augusta, Georgia earns about $32,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Georgia expensive?

In Augusta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Georgia?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Georgia?

About 19.6% of people in Augusta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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