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
| White | 54.3% |
| Black or African American | 35.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| 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
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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.
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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.
Augusta stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US metro areas, at roughly 178 people per square mile. Augusta is a metro area in GA, SC with a population of 618,022.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $66,628 — below the US median of $78,538. Roughly 11.6% of residents fall below the poverty line, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $207,300, with typical rent around $1,075.
28.8% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average of 35.0%.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Augusta: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.