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Population Review

Census ACS · #93 MSA

Augusta Metro Area

The Augusta-Richmond County, Ga-Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has 618,022 residents across 2 states. The median household income is $66,628 and the median home value is $207,300.

618,022

Population

178

People / sq mi

$66,628

Median Income

$207,300

Median Home Value

The Augusta CBSA covers 3,481 sq mi of land at 177.6 people per square mile.

Race & Ethnicity

White54.3%
Black or African American35.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%

Economy & Income

$66,628

Median Household Income

$35,233

Per Capita Income

11.6%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment

Cost of Living

The Augusta metro's price level is 91.9 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 8.1% lower the US average. The local median income of $66,628 has the buying power of $72,498 in average-priced US metros.

91.9

Price Level (US = 100)

$72,498

COL-Adjusted Median Income

$66,628

Nominal Median Income

Housing

$207,300

Median Home Value

$1,075

Median Rent

68.3%

Homeownership

Education

89.2%

High School+

28.8%

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.7%

Drive Alone

8.7%

Work From Home

23.9 min

Avg Commute

42.0%

Foreign Born

Augusta spans these states

Nearby metros

Largest cities in Georgia

Largest counties in Georgia

Part of Georgia

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Augusta-Richmond County, Ga-Sc Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 618,022 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #93 largest CBSA in the US.

The median household income in the Augusta metro area is $66,628, with a per capita income of $35,233.

The Augusta-Richmond County, Ga-Sc CBSA spans 2 states: Georgia, South Carolina.

Data for the Augusta-Richmond County, Ga-Sc CBSA (12260) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.