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Southside

Georgia · Augusta · 8,553 residents · 4.459 sq mi
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The short version

Southside has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,766. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $106,619. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Augusta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Southside; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
51% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,553
Population density
1,918 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
34.4
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,766
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$18,392
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,619
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,087
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.2%
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(2,436)
Black67%(5,734)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(193)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2%(167)
Diversity Score58.6%(5,009)
2024
White, non-Hispanic28.5%(2,436)
Black67%(5,734)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(193)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other2%(167)
Diversity Score58.6%(5,009)
Diversity Score
59
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.8%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.2%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.2%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
Female
48.6%
Foreign born
1.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.2%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
US average: 13.6%
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Income$40,371+7%
Home value$218,394+105%
Population7,955−7%
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SOUTHSIDE VS
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Income$34,807−8%
Home value$270,920+154%
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Home value$332,481+212%
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Income$33,779−11%
Home value$194,367+82%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southside, Augusta, Georgia?

Southside, Augusta, Georgia has about 8,553 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southside, Augusta, Georgia?

The typical household in Southside, Augusta, Georgia earns about $37,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southside, Augusta, Georgia expensive?

In Southside, Augusta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $106,619, and the typical rent is about $1,087 a month.

How educated are people in Southside, Augusta, Georgia?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Southside, Augusta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southside, Augusta, Georgia?

About 30.8% of people in Southside, 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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