Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA

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2019 Population

197,191

0.195% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Ossoff

Democratic Party

US Senator

Raphael Warnock

Democratic Party

2019 Median Age

33.9

0.296% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

23.1%

1.98% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$42,592

5.05% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$108,000

3.25% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

80,038

1.49% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA had a population of 197k people with a median age of 33.9 and a median household income of $42,592. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA grew from 196,807 to 197,191, a 0.195% increase and its median household income grew from $40,545 to $42,592, a 5.05% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (56.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (33.8%), White (Hispanic) (2.58%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.82%). 0% of the households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.2% of the residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are Augusta University (2,209 degrees awarded in 2019), Augusta Technical College (2,053 degrees), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta (270 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was $108,000, and the homeownership rate was 52.1%. Most people in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was 2 cars per household.

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Diversity

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is home to a population of 197k people, from which 98.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 3.78% of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA residents were born outside of the country (7.45k people).

In 2019, there were 1.67 times more Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents (111k people) in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 66.6k White (Non-Hispanic) and 5.08k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA

Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
111k ± 907
White (Non-Hispanic)
66.6k ± 429
White (Hispanic)
5.08k ± 644

4.9%

Hispanic Population

9.67k people

4.9% of the people in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are hispanic (9.67k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.78%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

7.45k people

3.71%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

7.3k people

As of 2019, 3.78% of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA residents (7.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was 3.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.3

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.2

In 2019, the median age of all people in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was 33.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 33, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA residents was 34.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
246,708 ± 12,049 people
India
94,981 ± 7,532 people
Korea
42,867 ± 5,073 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 246,708 Georgia residents, followed by India with 94,981 and Korea with 42,867.

Citizenship

98.2%

2019 Citizenship

98.3%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.2% of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,944 ± 473
Gulf War (2001-)
4,731 ± 528
Gulf War (1990s)
3,432 ± 399

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.05 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Georgia. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Georgia, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Georgia. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Georgia.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Georgia across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is $42,592. In 2019, the place with the highest median household income in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was Census Tract 102.01 with a value of $94,635, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 16.02, with respective values of $90,764 and $78,396.

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,410. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.477, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA employs 80k people. The largest industries in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,330 people), Retail Trade (10,758 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,999 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,130), Utilities ($42,412), and Public Administration ($42,357).

Wages

Median Household Income

$42,592

2019 value

± $1,255

5.05%

1 Year Growth

± 3.71%

Households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA have a median annual income of $42,592, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $40,545 in 2018, which represents a 5.05% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Georgia.

$67,215

Average Male Salary in Georgia

± $1,246

$49,410

Average Female Salary in Georgia

± $863

In 2019, full-time male employees in Georgia made 1.36 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Georgia

Asian
$64,371 ± $3,992
White
$58,053 ± $1,010
Two or More Races
$45,559 ± $4,644

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Georgia workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.11 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Georgia.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Georgia by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is from Georgia.

0.477

2019 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.478

2018 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2019, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.477 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.199% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Georgia in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Georgia across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 102.01
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 16.02

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was Census Tract 102.01 with a value of $94,635, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 16.02, with respective values of $90,764 and $78,396.

The following map shows all of the places in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

23.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA (43.2k out of 187k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Black
30,227 ± 1,466
White
10,771 ± 854
Hispanic
2,370 ± 401

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is Black, followed by White and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

80k

2019 Value

± 2,579

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 78.9k employees to 80k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,679 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,287 people), and Production Occupations (5,725 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (10,679 people), Sales & Related Occupations (9,287 people), and Production Occupations (5,725 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA has an unusually high number of residents working as Fire Fighting & Prevention, & Other Protective Service Workers Including Supervisors (1.68 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.56 times), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (1.44 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, by median earnings, are Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($76,847), Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($70,860), and Legal Occupations ($66,111).

Industries

Employment by Industries

80k

2019 Value

± 2,579

1.49%

1 Year growth

± 4.35%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA grew at a rate of 1.49%, from 78.9k employees to 80k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,330 people), Retail Trade (10,758 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,999 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, though some of these residents may live in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (13,330 people), Retail Trade (10,758 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (7,999 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA has an unusually high number of Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (1.68 times higher than expected), Utilities (1.56 times), and Accommodation & Food Services (1.33 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($46,130), Utilities ($42,412), and Public Administration ($42,357).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $64B, followed by Mixed freight ($52.9B) and Electronics ($50.2B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Georgia products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia.

$573B

2018 Value in Georgia

$1.16T

Projected 2045 Value in Georgia

103% growth

In 2018, total outbound Georgia trade was $573B. This is expected to increase 103% to $1.16T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Georgia trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Georgia to other states, or from other states to Georgia.

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$44.2B
South Carolina
$27.4B
Alabama
$27.4B

In 2018, the top outbound Georgia domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $44.2B, followed by South Carolina with $27.4B and Alabama and $27.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Georgia shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Richmond County, GA went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.4%), followed by Other (2.97%). The most partisan county was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing the state of Georgia. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA. Showing the available data for Richmond County, GA.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Hillary Rodham Clinton (64.6%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (32.4%)
Republican Party
Other (2.97%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia went to Hillary Rodham Clinton with 64.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (32.4%), followed by Other (2.97%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Georgia.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Hillary Rodham Clinton

Popular Vote for Richmond County, GA

64.6% for the Democratic Party

Most Partisan Counties in Georgia

Glascock County, GA
88.8% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Brantley County, GA
88.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Banks County, GA
87.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Georgia was Glascock County, GA with 88.8% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Georgia colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Georgia

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021

Raphael Warnock

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Elected to the seat to succeed Kelly Loeffler, who had been appointed to the seat following Johnny Isakson's resignation.

Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock are the senators currently representing Georgia.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Georgia over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from Georgia

Georgia is currently represented by 14 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Georgia have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA awarded 4,593 degrees. The student population of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is skewed towards women, with 5,313 male students and 8,676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are White (2,229 and 48.9%), followed by Black or African American (1,607 and 35.3%), Hispanic or Latino (265 and 5.82%), and Asian (203 and 4.45%).

The largest universities in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA by number of degrees awarded are Augusta University (2,209 and 48.1%), Augusta Technical College (2,053 and 44.7%), and Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta (270 and 5.88%).

The most popular majors in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are Registered Nursing (356 and 7.75%), Computer & Information Systems Security (247 and 5.38%), and Medicine (246 and 5.36%).

The median tuition costs in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA are $14,206 for private four year colleges, and $6,892 and $22,270 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer & Information Systems Security
150 degree-majorss awarded
Welding Technology
127 degree-majorss awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
126 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common concentation for < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was Computer & Information Systems Security with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a < 1 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Augusta University
2,209 degrees awarded
Augusta Technical College
2,053 degrees awarded
Platt College-Miller-Motte Technical-Augusta
270 degrees awarded

$6,892

Median In-State Public

$14,206

Median Private

In 2019, the Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta University with 2,209 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,920

Degrees Awarded to Men

2,673

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,920 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA, which is 0.718 times less than the 2,673 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,229 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1,607 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
265 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was White students. These 2,229 degrees mean that there were 1.39 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,607 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA was $108,000 in 2019, which is 0.449 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $104,600 to $108,000, a 3.25% increase. The homeownership rate in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is 52.1%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA have an average commute time of 20.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$108,000

2019 Median

± $2,990

$104,600

2018 Median

± $3,198

In 2019, the median property value in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA grew to to $108,000 from the previous year's value of $104,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$42,592

Median Household Income

± $1,255

69.8k

Number of Households

± 1,963

In 2019, the median household income of the 69.8k households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA grew to $42,592 from the previous year's value of $40,545.

The following chart displays the households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

Rent vs Own

52.1%

2019 Homeownership

52.7%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 52.1% of the housing units in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 52.7%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

20.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA have a shorter commute time (20.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.5% of the workforce in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (79.4%)
Carpooled (9.4%)
Walked (3.16%)

In 2019, 79.4% of workers in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.4%) and those who walked to work (3.16%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA have 2 cars, followed by false.

Health

87% of the population of Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA has health coverage, with 35.3% on employee plans, 21.5% on Medicaid, 8.55% on Medicare, 16.4% on non-group plans, and 5.33% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Georgia was $6,587 in 2014. This is a 5.41% increase from the previous year ($6,249).

Primary care physicians in Richmond County, GA see 978 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.02% decrease from the previous year (1019 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 477 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Telfair County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (25.8%). Additionally, Candler County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (53.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Richmond County, GA.

978 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Richmond County, GA

Primary care physicians in Richmond County, GA see an average of 978 patients per year. This represents a 4.02% decrease from the previous year (1,019 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Richmond County, GA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Georgia.

$6,587

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Georgia

$4,406

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$5,199

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,429

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Georgia (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.41%, from $6,249 to $6,587.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

13%

Uninsured

35.3%

Employer Coverage

21.5%

Medicaid

8.55%

Medicare

16.4%

Non-Group

5.33%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA declined by 4.61% from 13.6% to 13%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), GA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.