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Wheeless Road

Georgia · Augusta · 7,303 residents · 5.309 sq mi
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The short version

Wheeless Road has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,081. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $125,800. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Wheeless Road; 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 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,303
Population density
1,376 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,081
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$25,271
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,033
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
46.3%
53.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
73.1%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,718)
Black64.5%(4,707)
Hispanic / Latino4%(294)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other7.5%(550)
Diversity Score65.2%(4,765)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(1,718)
Black64.5%(4,707)
Hispanic / Latino4%(294)
Asian0.5%(34)
Other7.5%(550)
Diversity Score65.2%(4,765)
Diversity Score
65
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.3%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.9%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Foreign born
1.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Places similar to Wheeless Road

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Pop 6,928
Downtown
Pop 7,864
Southgate
Pop 6,768
Garden District
Pop 8,147
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San Gorgonio
Income$44,441+1%
Home value$414,262+229%
Population6,928−5%
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WHEELESS ROAD VS
Downtown
Income$46,491+5%
Home value$545,113+333%
Population7,864+8%
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Income$46,714+6%
Home value$203,164+61%
Population6,768−7%
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Income$46,604+6%
Home value$219,344+74%
Population8,147+12%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia?

Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia has about 7,303 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia?

The typical household in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia earns about $44,081 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia expensive?

In Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $125,800, and the typical rent is about $1,033 a month.

How educated are people in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wheeless Road, Augusta, Georgia?

About 16.1% of people in Wheeless Road, 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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