Demographics
With a high veteran population, low crime and a diverse and young talent pool, one of Augusta's biggest strengths is our people.
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 128,019 millennials (ages 25-39). The national average for an area this size is 126,898.
Retirement risk is about average in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. The national average for an area this size is 187,026 people 55 or older, while there are 187,517 here.
Racial diversity is high in Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC. The national average for an area this size is 256,649 racially diverse people, while there are 294,989 here.
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 53,132 veterans. The national average for an area this size is 31,905.
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 1.03 violent crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 3.6 per 1,000 people.
Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 7.25 property crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 18.22 per 1,000 people.
Educational Attainment
Concerning educational attainment, 16.4% of Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC residents possess a Bachelor's Degree (3.7% below the national average), and 9.3% hold an Associate's Degree (0.7% above the national average).
| Labor Force Breakdown | Population |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15,700 |
| 9th Grade to 12th Grade | 36,566 |
| High School Diploma | 129,715 |
| Some College | 89,654 |
| Associate's Degree | 38,901 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 68,667 |
| Graduate Degree and Higher | 40,770 |
Population By Age
| Age Cohort | 2023 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5 years | 36,822.00 | 36,786.00 | -36 | 0 | 5.78% |
| 5 to 9 years | 39,513.00 | 39,578.00 | 64 | 0 | 6.22% |
| 10 to 14 years | 40,277.00 | 40,370.00 | 93 | 0 | 6.34% |
| 15 to 19 years | 41,050.00 | 41,912.00 | 862 | 2 | 6.59% |
| 20 to 24 years | 41,121.00 | 41,059.00 | -62 | 0 | 6.45% |
| 25 to 29 years | 41,571.00 | 41,551.00 | -20 | 0 | 6.53% |
| 30 to 34 years | 45,269.00 | 45,086.00 | -183 | 0 | 7.08% |
| 35 to 39 years | 42,403.00 | 43,686.00 | 1,283 | 3 | 6.86% |
| 40 to 44 years | 40,159.00 | 40,990.00 | 831 | 2 | 6.44% |
| 45 to 49 years | 35,095.00 | 35,972.00 | 877 | 2 | 5.65% |
| 50 to 54 years | 37,047.00 | 36,702.00 | -346 | -1 | 5.77% |
| 55 to 59 years | 37,947.00 | 37,240.00 | -708 | -2 | 5.85% |
| 60 to 64 years | 40,141.00 | 40,205.00 | 63 | 0 | 6.32% |
| 65 to 69 years | 37,394.00 | 37,931.00 | 537 | 1 | 5.96% |
| 70 to 74 years | 29,760.00 | 30,405.00 | 645 | 2 | 4.78% |
| 75 to 79 years | 21,501.00 | 22,439.00 | 938 | 4 | 3.53% |
| 80 to 84 years | 12,933.00 | 13,445.00 | 512 | 4 | 2.11% |
| 85 years and over | 10,868.00 | 11,046.00 | 177 | 2 | 1.74% |
| Total | 630,872.00 | 636,402.00 | 5,530 | 1 | 100.00% |
Population By Race/Ethnicity
| Race/Ethnicity | 2023 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White, Non-Hispanic | 330,311.00 | 330,667.00 | 356 | 0% | 51.96% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 227,329.00 | 229,918.00 | 2,589 | 1% | 36.13% |
| White, Hispanic | 30,603.00 | 31,674.00 | 1,071 | 3% | 4.98% |
| Two or More Races, Non-Hispanic | 16,059.00 | 16,679.00 | 619 | 4% | 2.62% |
| Asian, Non-Hispanic | 13,551.00 | 13,880.00 | 329 | 2% | 2.18% |
| Black, Hispanic | 5,696.00 | 5,903.00 | 207 | 4% | 0.93% |
| Two or More Races, Hispanic | 2,227.00 | 2,326.00 | 99 | 4% | 0.37% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Non-Hispanic | 2,165.00 | 2,229.00 | 65 | 3% | 0.35% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native, Hispanic | 1,057.00 | 1,113.00 | 56 | 5% | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Non-Hispanic | 918.00 | 977.00 | 59 | 6% | 0.15% |
| Asian, Hispanic | 712.00 | 771.00 | 60 | 8% | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, Hispanic | 246.00 | 267.00 | 21 | 9% | 0.04% |
| Total | 630,872.00 | 636,402.00 | 5,530 | 1% | 100.00% |
Population By Gender
| Gender | 2023 Population | 2024 Population | Change | % Change | 2024 % of Cohort |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Females | 323,527.00 | 326,205.00 | 2,678 | 1% | 51.26% |
| Males | 307,346.00 | 310,197.00 | 2,852 | 1% | 48.74% |
| Total | 630,872.00 | 636,402.00 | 5,530 | 1% | 100.00% |