City profile · South Carolina · Census ACS 2023

North Augusta, SC

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for North Augusta - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

24,928
Residents
$90,132
Median income
$220,500
Median home
$1,261
Median rent (state)

North Augusta - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, North Augusta lands in the 71st percentile for household income and the 87th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

71st
percentile, household income
48th
percentile, home value
42nd
percentile, median rent
87th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: North Augusta, SC

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 24,928 residents in North Augusta, a small city within South Carolina. The typical household in North Augusta brings in $90,132 a year, above the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 2.8%. Typical homes in North Augusta are valued around $220,500, and the median resident age is 43.1 years. About 37.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 61.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 518 residential units authorized here in 2024 (Building Boom), up 212% from five years earlier. North Augusta reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 443.5 incidents per 100,000 residents, below the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Living costs in South Carolina run below the national norm: the state registers 93.7 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,261 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in South Carolina run around $224, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 22.0 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

24,928 residents

Census ACS 2023 - South Carolina

Median Household Income

$90,132 /yr

Poverty 2.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

93.7 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, South Carolina average

How does North Augusta compare to other US cities?

Where North Augusta sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 71% higher than other cities
Home value 48% pricier than other cities
Median rent 42% pricier than other cities
Safety 87% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to South Carolina alone, North Augusta ranks #3 of 127 South Carolina cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares North Augusta against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to South Carolina only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

South Carolina-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places North Augusta toward the bottom of South Carolina's cities

Among the 439 South Carolina cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, North Augusta ranks #378 - the 14th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares North Augusta only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#46 of 403
89th percentile in South Carolina
Median Gross Rent
#180 of 441
55th percentile in South Carolina
Median Home Value
#113 of 404
72nd percentile in South Carolina
Poverty Rate
#378 of 439
14th percentile in South Carolina
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#67 of 441
85th percentile in South Carolina

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within South Carolina only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

71stIncome percentile
87thSafety percentile

71st percentile nationally for median household income · 87th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

North Augusta's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

North Augusta's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 71 Avg. percentile National median
North Augusta's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How North Augusta's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$220,500 Among the most affordable more affordable than 52% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. North Augusta $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - North Augusta, SC North Augusta, SC's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not North Augusta, SC-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution North Augusta, SC median $90,132/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
North Augusta, SC's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for North Augusta, SC. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 37.9%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 2.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
24,928
Median Income
$90,132
Median Home Value
$220,500
Median Age
43.1
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Labor force participation
61.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
37.9%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
443.5
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
34.1
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
409.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
9
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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24,000 residents25,000 residents26,000 residents27,000 residents28,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 24,473 residents 26,982 residents ▲ +10.3%
North Augusta's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Building Boom
Total Permits (2024)
518
housing units authorized
Single-Family
199
detached homes
Multifamily
319
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
20.8
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 166
2020 209
2021 284
2022 369
2023 312
2024 518

Permit volume increased 212% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.8%
Carpool
3.4%
Public Transit
0.2%
Walk
0.4%
Work from Home
9.8%

Based on 12,666 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for South Carolina - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$52
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$224
estimated/month

Estimates reflect South Carolina state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a South Carolina state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county North Augusta sits in

Cost of Living Index
93.7
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,261/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
22.0 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in South Carolina

Simpsonville
25,125 people
Socastee
24,629 people
Lexington
24,132 people
Easley
23,942 people
Mauldin
25,985 people
Conway
26,082 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to North Augusta's 24,928 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Farmington, UT
24,934 people
Smithtown, NY
24,940 people
Auburn Hills, MI
24,911 people
Romulus, MI
24,951 people
Riverbank, CA
24,881 people
Barberton, OH
24,977 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to North Augusta's $90,132 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

West Chazy, NY
$90,132 median income
Westover, AL
$90,125 median income
Shannon City, IA
$90,139 median income
Santa Clara, TX
$90,139 median income
Maineville, OH
$90,122 median income
Oakbrook, KY
$90,147 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - North Augusta, SC Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition North Augusta, SC - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 76.6% 14.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 6.5% White 76.6% Black or African American 14.7% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 2.3% Two or more races 5.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How North Augusta compares to nearby South Carolina cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
North Augusta (this city) 24,928 $90,132
Simpsonville 25,125 $79,233
Socastee 24,629 $59,826
Lexington 24,132 $83,263
Census ACS 5-year FIPS SC FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about North Augusta, SC?

What is the population of North Augusta, SC? +

24,928 people live in North Augusta, SC according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in North Augusta, SC? +

Median annual household income in North Augusta runs $90,132, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in North Augusta? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for North Augusta; the closest available measure is the South Carolina state average, a cost of living index of 93.7 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within South Carolina vary by metro area.

Is North Augusta, SC safe? +

North Augusta has a total crime rate of 443.5 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in North Augusta, SC? +

The median home value in North Augusta is $220,500, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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