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Augusta

Georgia · 202,081 residents · 302.282 sq mi
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Augusta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,759. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,300. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
202,081
+4%since 2000
from 195,182 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
669 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 646 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+9%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
192K195K197K200K203K2000201020202024Augusta
2024202K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,759
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,972 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,861
+39%since 2000
from $17,117 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$908
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
51.1% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+18%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(85,340)
Black50%(97,517)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(5,447)
Asian1.5%(2,925)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.5%(131,687)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.5%(65,721)
Black55.2%(111,535)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(11,271)
Asian1.9%(3,898)
Other3.6%(7,335)
Diversity Score71.9%(145,270)
Diversity Score
72
+7%since 2000
from 67 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−68.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Georgia?

Augusta, Georgia has about 202,081 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Georgia?

The typical household in Augusta, Georgia earns about $43,759 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $908 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Georgia?

About 22.7% 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 23.2% of people in Augusta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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