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 127,344 millennials (ages 25- 39). The national average for an area this size is 126,593.

Retirement risk is about average in Augusta-Richmond County, GA- SC. The national average for an area this size is 182,835 people 55 or older, while there are 184,330 here.

Racial diversity is high in Augusta- Richmond County, GA-SC. The national average for an area this size is 247,435 racially diverse people, while there are 284,559 here.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 54,660 veterans. The national average for an area this size is 33,823.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 2.44 violent crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 3.53 per 1,000 people.

Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC has 16.68 property crimes per 1,000 people. The national rate is 19.78 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).