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West Augusta

Georgia · Augusta · 6,624 residents · 3.39 sq mi
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The short version

West Augusta is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,865. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $331,430. Households here earn about 64% more than the Augusta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up West Augusta; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,624
Population density
1,954 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,865
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$55,202
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$331,430
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,487
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.0%
44.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.5%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.8%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(4,032)
Black27.9%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(277)
Asian2.1%(140)
Other5%(329)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,531)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(4,032)
Black27.9%(1,846)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(277)
Asian2.1%(140)
Other5%(329)
Diversity Score68.4%(4,531)
Diversity Score
68
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
55.7%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
24.8%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.5%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.7%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.2%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.4%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Female
50.1%
Foreign born
6.5%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.5%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.4%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia?

West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia has about 6,624 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia earns about $90,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia expensive?

In West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $331,430, and the typical rent is about $1,487 a month.

How educated are people in West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia?

About 55.7% of adults age 25 and over in West Augusta, Augusta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.1% of people in West Augusta, 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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