Augusta, GA Demographics
What is the population of Augusta?
There are 203,091 residents in Augusta, with a median age of 36. Of this, 48.22% are males and 51.78% are females. US-born citizens make up 92.67% of the resident pool in Augusta, while non-US-born citizens account for 5.15%. Additionally, 2.18% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 170,705 people in Augusta currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 203,091 | -0.5% |
| Male Population | 97,936 | -1.0% |
| Female Population | 105,155 | -0.0% |
Male Population 48.22%
Female Population 51.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 36 | 0.0% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 188,199 | -0.9% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 10,457 | 8.8% |
| Not Citizen | 4,435 | -1.9% |
Citizen U.S. Born 92.67%
Citizen not U.S. Born 5.15%
Not Citizen 2.18%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,043 | -1.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 12,393 | -11.5% |
| Moved from Same State | 7,096 | -3.7% |
| Moved from Different State | 9,468 | 4.3% |
| Same House as Last Year | 170,705 | 0.5% |
Moved from Abroad 0.52%
Moved from Same County 6.17%
Moved from Same State 3.54%
Moved from Different State 4.72%
Same House as Last Year 85.05%
What are the employment statistics in Augusta?
White-collar workers make up 77.26% of the working population in Augusta, while blue-collar employees account for 22.74%. There are also 5,893 entrepreneurs in Augusta (6.7% of the workforce); 60,492 workers employed in private companies (68.81%); and 16,312 people working in governmental institutions (18.56%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 67,914 | -1.5% |
| Blue Collar | 19,992 | 7.2% |
White Collar 77.26%
Blue Collar 22.74%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 5,893 | 0.7% |
| Private Companies | 60,492 | 2.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 16,312 | -5.6% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 5,209 | 0.9% |
Self Employees 6.7%
Private Companies 68.81%
Governmental Workers 18.56%
Not for Profit Companies 5.93%
How many households are there in Augusta?
There are a total of 74,347 households in Augusta, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 58.22% of these Augusta households, while non-family units account for the remaining 41.78%. Additionally, 27.7% of households have children and 72.3% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 74,347 | 0.8% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | N/A |
| Family Households | 43,288 | 0.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 31,060 | 0.7% |
Family Households 58.22%
Non-Family Households 41.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 20,597 | 2.5% |
| Households without Children | 53,750 | 0.2% |
Households with Children 27.7%
Households without Children 72.3%
What are the median and average incomes in Augusta?
The average annual household income in Augusta is $53,354, while the median household income sits at $54,459 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $50,500, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $66,402. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $33,972 and $53,185, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $53,354 | 4.8% |
| Median Household Income | $54,459 | 19.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | -5 | N/A |
| People above Poverty Level | 154,907 | 0.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Augusta?
There are 93,184 housing units in Augusta, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1977. Of the 74,347 occupied housing units in Augusta, 51.96% are owner-occupied, while 48.04% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 57.3% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $164,600. In general, housing costs reach $1,006 per month in Augusta.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 93,184 | 0.5% |
| Median Year Built | 1977 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 7,363 | 2.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,824 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 9,670 | -4.7% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 11,721 | -4.6% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 16,778 | 4.4% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 15,409 | -1.7% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 13,016 | 4.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 6,804 | -2.2% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 8,045 | 7.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 554 | 264.5% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 74,347 | 0.8% |
| Owner Occupied | 38,630 | 0.1% |
| Renter Occupied | $35,718 | 1.6% |
Owner Occupied 51.96%
Renter Occupied 48.04%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 22,135 | -1.4% |
| Without Mortgage | 16,494 | 2.1% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $164,600 | 11.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $154,900 | 24.9% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,006 | 8.5% |
With Mortgage 57.3%
Without Mortgage 42.7%
What is the level of education in Augusta?
Approximately 39.87% of the population in Augusta holds a high school degree (that's 64,737 residents), while 25.21% have attained a college certificate (40,932 locals) and 14.31% have a bachelor's degree (23,240 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 4,400 | -5.8% |
| Some High School | 64,737 | 1.4% |
| Some College | 40,932 | -1.1% |
| Associate Degree | 13,079 | -2.4% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23,240 | 0.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 15,966 | 2.3% |
No High School 2.71%
Some High School 39.87%
Some College 25.21%
Associate Degree 8.06%
Bachelor's Degree 14.31%
Graduate Degree 9.83%
What is the marital status of Augusta residents?
A total of 71,113 people in Augusta have never been married (which represents 41.77% of the total population), while 62,036 of them are wedded (36.44%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 5,445 (3.2%) and 21,379 (12.56%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 71,113 | 0.7% |
| Married | 62,036 | -0.6% |
| Separated | 5,445 | -1.9% |
| Widowed | 10,271 | -1.8% |
| Divorced | 21,379 | 21,379.0% |
Never Married 41.77%
Married 36.44%
Separated 3.2%
Widowed 6.03%
Divorced 12.56%
What are the most common means of transportation in Augusta?
The top three means of transportation people in Augusta use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 78,559 residents commute by car, 2,010 prefer going to work by walking and 1,626 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 78,559 | -3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 1,626 | 54.0% |
| Railroad | 22 | N/A |
| Ferryboat | 70 | -28.6% |
| Bicycle | 124 | -20.5% |
| Motorcycle | 182 | 18.9% |
| TaxiCab | 319 | 16.4% |
| Walk | 2,010 | -3.4% |
What is the median and average household income in Augusta by zipcode?
| ZipCode | Population | Number of Households | Median Income | Average Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30901 | 16,320 | 7,028 | $22,282.00 | $36,760.00 |
| 30904 | 25,377 | 9,876 | $41,189.00 | $71,401.00 |
| 30905 | 7,853 | 893 | $69,511.00 | $75,628.00 |
| 30906 | 62,166 | 20,965 | $44,271.00 | $58,934.00 |
| 30907 | 47,624 | 17,874 | $77,831.00 | $103,303.00 |
| 30909 | 43,729 | 17,703 | $64,647.00 | $86,134.00 |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.