Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

624,181

2024 Median Age

38.3

0.262% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

14.9%

0.173% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$69,344

4.08% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$226,100

9.07% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

274,323

1.46% 1-year growth

About

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.

98% 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 (2,786 degrees awarded in 2024), Augusta Technical College (1,573 degrees), and University of South Carolina Aiken (846 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $226,100, and the homeownership rate was 68%.

Most people in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.9 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 624k people, from which 98% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.41% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents were born outside of the country (27.5k people).

In 2024, there were 1.49 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (322k people) in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 217k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 23.3k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98%

2024 Citizenship

98%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was 98%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
322k ± 697
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
217k ± 1.66k
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
23.3k ± 1.69k

6.61%

Hispanic Population

41.2k people

6.61% of the people in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are hispanic (41.2k people).

The following chart shows the 8 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.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
297,221 ± 13,262 people
India
134,067 ± 8,952 people
Jamaica
64,120 ± 6,205 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Georgia was Mexico, the natal country of 297,221 Georgia residents, followed by India with 134,067 and Jamaica with 64,120.

Foreign-Born Population

4.41%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

27.5k people

4.42%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

27.3k people

As of 2024, 4.41% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents (27.5k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was 4.42%, 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-)
19,613 ± 1,486
Vietnam
13,230 ± 859
Gulf War (1990s)
9,018 ± 883

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.48 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC.

Health

89.8% of the population of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has health coverage, with 40.9% on employee plans, 16% on Medicaid, 12.1% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Georgia see 1,517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1856 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 525 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Georgia

Primary care physicians in Georgia see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,517 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.8% under 18 years, 20.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.8% were men and 52.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.2%

Uninsured

40.9%

Employer Coverage

16%

Medicaid

12.1%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew by 1.19% from 10% to 10.2%.

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.

Economy

The economy of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC employs 274k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC were Health Care & Social Assistance (38,784 people), Manufacturing (30,197 people), and Retail Trade (29,777 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($103,237), Utilities ($84,150), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($72,244).

Employment

Occupations

274k

2024 Value

± 5,128

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (28,117 people), Management Occupations (25,460 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (25,002 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.

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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

274k

2024 Value

± 5,128

1.46%

1 Year growth

± 2.61%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew at a rate of 1.46%, from 270k employees to 274k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (38,784 people), Manufacturing (30,197 people), and Retail Trade (29,777 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

$51,275

Median earning men ± $1,187

$36,211

Median earning women ± $886

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,697), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($64,512), and Wholesale Trade ($63,955).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,996), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,259), and Information ($47,204).

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

793
Other Services (except Public Administration)
755
Retail Trade
647
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

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

The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$2.38M
Health Care and Social Assistance
$1.48M
Manufacturing
$1.26M
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Georgia and South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 53.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (45.9%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.428%).

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 20 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 Georgia and South Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (53.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (45.9%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.428%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Georgia and South Carolina for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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 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.

Education

In 2024, universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC awarded 6,206 degrees. The student population of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 7,977 male students and 15,011 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are White (3,194 and 51.9%), Black or African American (1,886 and 30.7%), Hispanic or Latino (431 and 7.01%), and Asian (305 and 4.96%).

The largest universities in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC by number of degrees awarded are Augusta University (2,786 and 44.9%), Augusta Technical College (1,573 and 25.3%), and University of South Carolina Aiken (846 and 13.6%).

The most popular majors in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC are Registered Nursing (511 and 8.23%), General Business Administration & Management (465 and 7.49%), and Curriculum & Instruction (342 and 5.51%).

The median tuition costs are $12,706 for private four year colleges, and $8,731 and $22,120 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 22,988 (34.7% men and 65.3% 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 2024 there were 22,988 students enrolled in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, 34.7% men and 65.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,209 records, of which 63.2% were women and 36.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
276 degrees awarded
General Psychology
145 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
143 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was Registered Nursing with 276 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
2,786 degrees awarded
Augusta Technical College
1,573 degrees awarded
University of South Carolina Aiken
846 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Augusta University with 2,786 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 2,273 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC, which is 0.578 times less than the 3,933 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,194 degrees mean that there were 1.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1,886 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, 2-year ($15,431) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,890) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC was $226,100 in 2024, which is 0.68 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $207,300 to $226,100, a 9.07% increase. The homeownership rate in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC is 68%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC have an average commute time of 23.9 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.

Housing

Property

$226,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,868

$157,738

Median Property Taxes

±$3,289

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

68%

Homeownership

2024

67.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 68% of the housing units in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 68.3%.

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

Equity

Household Income

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

$69,344

Median Household Income

± $1,537

232k

Number of Households

± 4,337

In 2024, the median household income of the 232k households in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC grew to $69,344 from the previous year's value of $66,628.

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.

0.469

2024 Wage GINI in Georgia

0.47

2023 Wage GINI in Georgia

In 2024, the income inequality in Georgia was 0.469 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.154% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Georgia was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.5%)
Worked At Home (9.75%)
Carpooled (7.91%)

In 2024, 78.5% of workers in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.75%) and those who carpooled to work (7.91%).

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

23.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC have a shorter commute time (23.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.45% 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 (90.6k out of 608k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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.