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CITY · 2010 ACS

North Augusta

South Carolina · 21,348 residents · 21.287 sq mi
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North Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,327. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $138,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,348
+21%since 2000
from 17,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,003 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K21K24K27K1990201020202024North Augusta
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,327
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,893
+30%since 2000
from $21,391 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,400
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−17.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
33.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.4%(13,429)
Black18.7%(3,286)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(424)
Asian1.2%(207)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.5%(7,996)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(15,468)
Black20.2%(4,316)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(890)
Asian1.1%(236)
Other2%(424)
Diversity Score53.9%(11,505)
Diversity Score
54
+18%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
43.5%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.6%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Augusta, South Carolina?

North Augusta, South Carolina has about 21,348 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Augusta, South Carolina?

The typical household in North Augusta, South Carolina earns about $46,327 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Augusta, South Carolina expensive?

In North Augusta, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $138,400, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in North Augusta, South Carolina?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in North Augusta, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Augusta, South Carolina?

About 12.3% of people in North Augusta, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Augusta, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, North Augusta, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,982 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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