North Augusta, SC

Census Place

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2024 Population

25,653

US Senator

Lindsey Graham

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Scott

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

42.3

1.86% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

6.6%

3.99% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$86,092

4.48% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$233,600

5.94% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

13,030

3.74% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in North Augusta, 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.

98.9% of the residents in North Augusta, SC are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in North Augusta, SC are Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (71 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in North Augusta, SC was $233,600, and the homeownership rate was 70.5%.

Most people in North Augusta, SC drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in North Augusta, SC was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

North Augusta, SC is home to a population of 25.7k people, from which 98.9% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.56% of North Augusta, SC residents were born outside of the country (912 people).

In 2024, there were 4.31 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (17.9k people) in North Augusta, SC than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.16k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 951 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.9%

2024 Citizenship

99.1%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 98.9% of North Augusta, SC residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in North Augusta, SC was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in North Augusta, SC

White (Non-Hispanic)
17.9k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.16k ± 888
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
951 ± 403

7.84%

Hispanic Population

2.01k people

7.84% of the people in North Augusta, SC are hispanic (2.01k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in North Augusta, SC as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
65,146 ± 6,228 people
India
21,511 ± 3,594 people
Colombia
15,785 ± 3,080 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Carolina was Mexico, the natal country of 65,146 South Carolina residents, followed by India with 21,511 and Colombia with 15,785.

Foreign-Born Population

3.56%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

912 people

3.34%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

833 people

As of 2024, 3.56% of North Augusta, SC residents (912 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 North Augusta, SC was 3.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
697 ± 267
Vietnam
410 ± 128
Gulf War (1990s)
314 ± 145

North Augusta, SC has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.7 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in North Augusta, SC.

Health

92.9% of the population of North Augusta, SC has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 8.73% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 2.01% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in South Carolina see 1,485 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,485 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1682 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 437 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.4% under 18 years, 16.9% between 18 and 34 years, 42.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 18% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.11%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

8.73%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

15.3%

Non-Group

2.01%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in North Augusta, SC grew by 7.31% from 6.62% to 7.11%.

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

Economy

The economy of North Augusta, SC employs 13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in North Augusta, SC were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,356 people), Manufacturing (1,433 people), and Educational Services (1,258 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($103,500), Utilities ($85,208), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($76,813).

Employment

Occupations

13k

2024 Value

± 1,084

3.74%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Augusta, SC grew at a rate of 3.74%, from 12.6k employees to 13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in North Augusta, SC, are Management Occupations (1,233 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,140 people), and Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (989 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of North Augusta, SC.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in 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.

Industries

Employment by Industries

13k

2024 Value

± 1,084

3.74%

1 Year growth

± 11.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in North Augusta, SC grew at a rate of 3.74%, from 12.6k employees to 13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in North Augusta, SC, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,356 people), Manufacturing (1,433 people), and Educational Services (1,258 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of North Augusta, SC, though some of these residents may live in North Augusta, SC and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$67,023

Median earning men ± $7,182

$42,689

Median earning women ± $8,130

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($102,750), Public Administration ($90,755), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($85,775).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($104,094), Manufacturing ($73,375), and Construction ($71,435).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.54%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.26M people employed in South Carolina. This represents a 2.54% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

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

South Carolina is currently represented by 7 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 North Augusta, SC. Showing the available data for South Carolina.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.4%)
Democratic Party
Other (0.595%)
Other Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Carolina went to Donald J. Trump with 58.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.4%), followed by Other (0.595%).

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

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Carolina

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

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.

Lindsey Graham and Tim Scott are the senators currently representing 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 South Carolina over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in North Augusta, SC awarded 71 degrees. The student population of North Augusta, SC in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 112 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in North Augusta, SC are Black or African American (41 and 57.7%), White (27 and 38%), and Hispanic or Latino (3 and 4.23%).

The largest universities in North Augusta, SC by number of degrees awarded are Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta (71 and 100%).

The most popular majors in North Augusta, SC are General Cosmetology (71 and 100%) and Cosmetology, Barber, & Nail Instructor (0 and 0%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 118 students enrolled in North Augusta, SC, 5.08% men and 94.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 57 records, of which 100% were women and 0% men.

Completions

Concentrations

General Cosmetology

Most Common

71 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in North Augusta, SC was General Cosmetology with 71 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in North Augusta, SC according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

71 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology-North Augusta with 71 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in North Augusta, SC, which is 0.0441 times less than the 68 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 41 degrees mean that there were 1.52 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 27 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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in North Augusta, SC was $233,600 in 2024, which is 0.702 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $220,500 to $233,600, a 5.94% increase. The homeownership rate in North Augusta, SC is 70.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in North Augusta, SC have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in North Augusta, SC is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$233,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$9,123

$7,877

Median Property Taxes

±$788

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 North Augusta, SC the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

Rent vs Own

70.5%

Homeownership

2024

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 70.5% of the housing units in North Augusta, SC were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in North Augusta, 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.

$86,092

Median Household Income

± $8,579

11.2k

Number of Households

± 992

In 2024, the median household income of the 11.2k households in North Augusta, SC declined from $86,092 from the previous year's value of $90,132.

The following chart displays the households in North Augusta, 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 North Augusta, SC is from South Carolina.

0.462

2024 Wage GINI in South Carolina

0.464

2023 Wage GINI in South Carolina

In 2024, the income inequality in South Carolina was 0.462 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.296% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Carolina was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Carolina in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (82.2%)
Worked At Home (11.2%)
Carpooled (4.05%)

In 2024, 82.2% of workers in North Augusta, SC drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.2%) and those who carpooled to work (4.05%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in North Augusta, SC have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.51% of the workforce in North Augusta, SC have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in North Augusta, SC distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in North Augusta, SC have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

6.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in North Augusta, SC (1.66k out of 25.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in North Augusta, SC is White, followed by Black 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.