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North Augusta

South Carolina · 24,379 residents · 21.287 sq mi
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North Augusta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,795. Population has grown 39% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,379
+39%since 2000
from 17,574 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+39%since 2000
from 826 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K17K21K24K27K1990201020202024North Augusta
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,795
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,886
+68%since 2000
from $21,391 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$810
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(16,288)
Black19.7%(4,801)
Hispanic / Latino7%(1,698)
Asian1.7%(425)
Other2.1%(514)
Diversity Score60.2%(14,684)
Diversity Score
60
+32%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Augusta, South Carolina?

North Augusta, South Carolina has about 24,379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Augusta, South Carolina earns about $63,795 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 $170,000, and the typical rent is about $810 a month.

How educated are people in North Augusta, South Carolina?

About 35.6% 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 11.4% 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 9,013 residents, a change of about 59 percent over that period.

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