Consolidated government · Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Augusta-Richmond County, consolidated government, in Richmond County, Georgia. Augusta-Richmond County is the Census Bureau's name for Augusta. Augusta-Richmond County had 201,999 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 202,081 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 201,528 (±20). GEOID 1304204.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
201,999
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 202,081 · ACS 2020-2024: 201,528 ±20
Median household income
$55,485
±$2,918 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$178,400
±$5,510 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$1,142
±$22 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
Where is Augusta-Richmond County and what county is it in?
Augusta-Richmond County is a consolidated government in Richmond County, Georgia. It covers 302.3 square miles of land, 669 residents per square mile in 2020.
Augusta-Richmond County is in the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 7 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Augusta-Richmond County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 201,999 people lived in Augusta-Richmond County on July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, slower than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 202,081 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 201,528 (±20).
| Measure | Augusta-Richmond County | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 201,528 ±20 | 206,069 | +4,337 |
| Households | 75,222 ±1,069 | 76,694 | +5,468 |
| Average household size | 2.56 ±0.04 | 2.57 | −0.12 |
| Housing units | 91,432 ±241 | 93,145 | +4,637 |
Augusta-Richmond County's population since 2000
From 195,182 in 2000 to 201,999 in 2025: up 3.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Augusta-Richmond County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Augusta-Richmond County?
The median resident of Augusta-Richmond County is 35.2 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic Black residents at 56.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 30.9%. 3.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Augusta-Richmond County | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 ±0.1 | 35.2 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.8% ±0.1 pts | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±0.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±0.1 pts | 48.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.9% ±0.1 pts | 5.8% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 30.9% ±0.3 pts | 31.4% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 56.2% ±0.6 pts | 55.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±0.2 pts | 1.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.8% ±0.4 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.8% ±0.5 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.1% ±0.9 pts | 11.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.6% ±0.9 pts | 19.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.8% ±1.0 pts | 11.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.9% ±1.0 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±1.1 pts | 24.5% | +3.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.0% ±0.8 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.8% ±1.1 pts | 84.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.6% ±0.6 pts | 4.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Augusta-Richmond County earn?
Half of Augusta-Richmond County's 75,222 households earn less than $55,485 a year (±$2,918), against $55,637 in Richmond County and $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $52,418 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 20.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Augusta-Richmond County | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,485 ±$2,918 | $55,637 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,368 ±$2,421 | $77,351 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,910 ±$973 | $31,825 | +$3,962 |
| People below the poverty line | 20.1% ±1.3 pts | 20.0% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.3% ±3.3 pts | 30.9% | −4.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.1% ±1.4 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.7% ±0.7 pts | 94.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±0.9 pts | 87.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Augusta-Richmond County?
Owners occupy 50.8% of Augusta-Richmond County's occupied homes and renters 49.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $178,400 by its owner (±$5,510). The median renter pays $1,142 a month including utilities, and 45.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Augusta-Richmond County | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $178,400 ±$5,510 | $178,500 | +$45,485 |
| Median gross rent | $1,142 ±$22 | $1,141 | +$49 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.7% ±2.5 pts | 45.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382 ±$33 | $1,382 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.8% ±1.5 pts | 51.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.2% ±1.5 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Housing units | 91,432 ±241 | 93,145 | +4,637 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±0.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 11.1% ±1.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.3% ±1.2 pts | 58.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8% ±0.7 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±0.9 pts | 11.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 7.3% ±0.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.0% ±0.9 pts | 9.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Augusta-Richmond County work and get to work?
76.3% of Augusta-Richmond County's workers drive alone and 9.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | Augusta-Richmond County | Richmond County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6% ±1.1 pts | 62.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% ±1.0 pts | 8.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.3% ±1.3 pts | 76.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±0.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.4% ±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.5% ±0.4 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.1% ±1.1 pts | 9.1% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.1 min ±0.6 | 21.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Augusta-Richmond County?
55 census tracts lie mostly in Augusta-Richmond County, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $17,821 (Tract 104) to $110,267 (Tract 102.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 102.07Richmond County | 8,010 | $105,099 |
| Tract 105.06Richmond County | 6,651 | not published |
| Tract 107.06Richmond County | 6,024 | $62,545 |
| Tract 107.13Richmond County | 5,986 | $87,513 |
| Tract 107.08Richmond County | 5,885 | $66,076 |
| Tract 102.08Richmond County | 5,758 | $89,547 |
| Tract 105.10Richmond County | 5,550 | $36,845 |
| Tract 107.10Richmond County | 5,512 | $60,470 |
| Tract 107.09Richmond County | 5,410 | $60,605 |
| Tract 105.12Richmond County | 5,399 | $48,011 |
| Tract 109.08Richmond County | 5,350 | $75,457 |
| Tract 109.05Richmond County | 4,804 | $58,523 |
Every census tract in Augusta-Richmond County, with its figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Augusta-Richmond County) · Census block assignment files
How does Augusta-Richmond County compare with other places in Georgia?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Augusta-Richmond County is the 126th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 3rd-most populous of 537 in Georgia.
Augusta-Richmond County ranks 201st of 348 places in Georgia with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 3rd | 537 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 221st | 297 |
| Residents per square mile | 235th | 360 |
| Median household income | 201st | 348 |
| Per capita income | 149th | 357 |
| Median home value | 224th | 346 |
| Median gross rent | 153rd | 337 |
| Poverty rate | 128th | 302 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 155th | 343 |
| Median age | 229th | 360 |
| Owner-occupied share | 254th | 354 |
| Work from home | 144th | 198 |
| Travel time to work | 285th | 359 |
Augusta-Richmond County's figures with every place in Georgia (CSV)
Every place in Georgia, sortable · Compare Augusta-Richmond County with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Augusta-Richmond County?
1 of the 57 figures for Augusta-Richmond County on this page carries a coefficient of variation over 40% and is marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Augusta-Richmond County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Augusta-Richmond County.