Richmond County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Richmond County, Georgia has a population of 206,069, the 11th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $55,637 and the median home value is $178,500. The poverty rate is 20.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Richmond County Quick Facts
How Richmond County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 206,040 | 206,069 | +0.0% |
| Median household income | $53,197 | $55,637 | +4.6% |
| Median home value | $163,300 | $178,500 | +9.3% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Richmond County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | 201,528 | $55,485 | 20.1% | $178,400 |
| Hephzibah | 3,747 | $65,109 | 20.9% | $185,700 |
| Blythe | 806 | $48,750 | 10.1% | $135,800 |
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Population Overview
Richmond County is located in Georgia with a total population of 206,069. It is the 11th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in 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 Richmond County is $55,637. 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 20.0%. 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 8.5%. This is 66% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $178,500. Housing costs are 41% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 51.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Richmond County is Black or African American, making up 55.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (55.7% vs 30.7%). The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 figures for Richmond County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Richmond County, Georgia?
Richmond County has a population of 206,069, making it the 11th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Richmond County?
The median household income in Richmond County is $55,637 with a poverty rate of 20.0%.
How many cities are in Richmond County, Georgia?
Richmond County contains 3 Census-designated places.