Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

607,673

0.392% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

37.9

0.531% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

14.9%

3.76% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$58,093

5.53% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,600

4.76% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

262,997

1.72% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC had a population of 608k people with a median age of 37.9 and a median household income of $58,093. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew from 605,303 to 607,673, a 0.392% increase and its median household income grew from $55,049 to $58,093, a 5.53% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are White (Non-Hispanic) (53.4%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (34.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.62%), White (Hispanic) (2.86%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.86%).

None of the households in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.9% of the residents in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are Augusta University (2,425 degrees awarded in 2021), Augusta Technical College (1,766 degrees), and University of South Carolina Aiken (716 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $160,600, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was 2 cars per household.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC borders Columbia, SC, Greenwood, SC, and Orangeburg, SC.

About the photo: Downtown Augusta Skyline from the Walton Way Bridge over Sixth Street and the Augusta & Summerville Railroad.

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United States Georgia South Carolina

Population & Diversity

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is home to a population of 608k people, from which 97.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 4.33% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents were born outside of the country (26.3k people).

In 2021, there were 1.53 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (324k people) in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 211k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 22k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.9%

2021 Citizenship

97.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.9% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was 97.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
324k ± 502
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
211k ± 1.7k
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
22k ± 1.69k

5.78%

Hispanic Population

35.1k people

5.78% of the people in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are hispanic (35.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Georgia and South Carolina.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
286,227 ± 17,526 people
India
117,597 ± 10,931 people
Jamaica
53,382 ± 7,319 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia and South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 286,227 Georgia and South Carolina residents, followed by India with 117,597 and Jamaica with 53,382.

Foreign-Born Population

4.33%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

26.3k people

4.43%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

26.8k people

As of 2021, 4.33% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents (26.3k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was 4.43%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
16,854 ± 1,390
Vietnam
14,841 ± 839
Gulf War (1990s)
9,209 ± 847

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC employs 263k people. The largest industries in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are Health Care & Social Assistance (39,000 people), Manufacturing (30,446 people), and Retail Trade (28,452 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,143), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($67,786), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($60,295).

Males in Georgia have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,211. The income inequality in Georgia (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

263k

2021 Value

± 4,990

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 259k employees to 263k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (31,575 people), Sales & Related Occupations (24,862 people), and Management Occupations (22,975 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Georgia and South Carolina (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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Industries

Employment by Industries

263k

2021 Value

± 4,990

1.72%

1 Year growth

± 2.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew at a rate of 1.72%, from 259k employees to 263k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (39,000 people), Manufacturing (30,446 people), and Retail Trade (28,452 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, though some of these residents may live in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,585

Median earning men ± $1,163

$30,214

Median earning women ± $798

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($58,525), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,214), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($44,217), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($40,039), and Information ($37,917).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

4,588
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
2,697
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
2,231
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$4.96M
Manufacturing
$3.96M
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$1.49M
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia and South Carolina product (by dollars) was Motorized vehicles with $113B, followed by Mixed freight ($92.5B) and Machinery ($77.4B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Georgia and South Carolina.

$625B

2020 Value in Georgia

$1.3T

Projected 2050 Value in Georgia

109% growth

$273B

2020 Value in South Carolina

$613B

Projected 2050 Value in South Carolina

124% growth

In 2020, total outbound Georgia trade was $625B. This is expected to increase 109% to $1.3T by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound South Carolina trade was $273B. This is expected to increase 124% to $613B by 2050.

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Florida
$68.4B
North Carolina
$61.8B
Tennessee
$46.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Georgia and South Carolina domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Florida with $68.4B, followed by North Carolina with $61.8B and Tennessee and $46.3B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina and Georgia went to Donald J. Trump with 51.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.2%).

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

Georgia and South Carolina is currently represented by 21 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina and Georgia.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (51.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (47.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.2%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Carolina and Georgia for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Georgia and South Carolina

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

Jon Ossoff

Senator from Georgia

Assumed office on January 20, 2021
Inauguration delayed as incumbent senator David Perdue's term expired on January 3, 2021, two days prior to the 2020–21 United States Senate election in Georgia|runoff election.

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 the resignation of Johnny Isakson.

Lindsey Graham

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 3, 2003

Tim Scott

Senator from South Carolina

Assumed office on January 2, 2013
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Jim DeMint.

Jon Ossoff, Raphael Warnock, Lindsey Graham, and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing Georgia and South Carolina.

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 and South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Georgia and South Carolina

Georgia and South Carolina is currently represented by 21 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 and South Carolina have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC awarded 5,664 degrees. The student population of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 13,782 male students and 25,158 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are White (2,921 and 52%), followed by Black or African American (1,764 and 31.4%), Hispanic or Latino (339 and 6.04%), and Two or More Races (237 and 4.22%).

The largest universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC by number of degrees awarded are Augusta University (2,425 and 42.8%), Augusta Technical College (1,766 and 31.2%), and University of South Carolina Aiken (716 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are Registered Nursing (556 and 9.82%), General Business Administration & Management (391 and 6.9%), and Computer & Information Systems Security (266 and 4.7%).

The median tuition costs in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are $12,706 for private four year colleges, and $8,645 and $21,563 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 27.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 38,940 (35.4% men and 64.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 38,940 students enrolled in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 35.4% men and 64.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 19,300 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
332 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
145 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
133 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was Registered Nursing with 332 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Augusta University
2,425 degrees awarded
Augusta Technical College
1,766 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina Aiken
716 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta University with 2,425 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 2,183 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, which is 0.627 times less than the 3,481 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,921 degrees mean that there were 1.66 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,764 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,706) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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

Measure

In 2021, 0.954% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.874% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (3.47M), Some college (2.67M), and Bachelors Degree (2.21M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $160,600 in 2021, which is 0.656 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,300 to $160,600, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is 67.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC have an average commute time of 24.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is $58,093. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $120,999, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $106,165 and $96,084.

Housing

Property

$160,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,345

$146,945

Median Property Taxes

±$2,988

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2021

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.6% of the housing units in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was Forsyth County, GA with a value of $120,999, followed by Oconee County, GA and Fayette County, GA, with respective values of $106,165 and $96,084.

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

Household Income

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

$58,093

Median Household Income

± $1,236

217k

Number of Households

± 4,137

In 2021, the median household income of the 217k households in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew to $58,093 from the previous year's value of $55,049.

The following chart displays the households in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is from Georgia and South Carolina.

0.475

2021 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.476

2020 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.462

2020 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2021, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.141% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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.

In the same year, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.463 and income inequality had a 0.122% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.478, meaning wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Carpooled (8.57%)
Worked At Home (6.08%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.57%) and those who worked at home (6.08%).

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.

Commute Time

24.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC have a shorter commute time (24.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.81% of the workforce in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC 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, GA-SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC (88.2k out of 591k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 6 - 11.

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

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.

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.

Health

89.2% of the population of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has health coverage, with 42.3% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 11.2% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 5.14% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in South Carolina was $7,311 in 2014. This is a 4.15% increase from the previous year ($7,020).

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1492 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1508 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1921 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 637 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1494 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1768 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 524 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,492 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

1,485 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Carolina

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,492 patients per year. This represents a 1.06% decrease from the previous year (1,508 patients).

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see an average of 1,485 patients per year. This represents a 0.602% decrease from the previous year (1,494 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Georgia and South Carolina in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.3% under 18 years, 20.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.8%

Uninsured

42.3%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

11.2%

Medicare

14.6%

Non-Group

5.14%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew by 0.0881% from 10.7% to 10.8%.

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