Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Augusta-Richmond County is a major urban center located in Georgia, within Richmond County. The total population is 201,528. It ranks as the 3rd most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Augusta-Richmond County is 35.2 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Augusta-Richmond County is $55,485. This is 28% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 31% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.1%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.6%. This is 67% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $178,400. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 50.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Augusta-Richmond County is Black or African American, making up 56.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.9%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (56.2% vs 30.7%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

24.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 29% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.