Census Bureau data for Augusta city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Augusta city
- What is the median household income in Augusta city?
- The median household income in Augusta city is $49,744 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Augusta city?
- The poverty rate in Augusta city is 15.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Augusta city?
- $117,100 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Augusta city?
- The median gross rent in Augusta city is $619 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Augusta city residents have a college degree?
- 8.1% of adults in Augusta city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,881
Median Income
$49,744
Median Home Value
$117,100
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
7.6%
Median Age
45.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$23,512 (+89.6%)
Home Value:
+$51,300 (+78%)
Poverty Rate:
-12.5 pp (-44.2%)
Bachelor's+:
-5.2 pp (-39.1%)
Unemployment:
-9.7 pp (-56.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,881
Median Age
45.0
Female
52.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 54.5%
Black 42.4%
Two or More 1.9%
Other 1.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$49,744
±$7,322
-$9,029 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$58,753
Median Family Income
$56,250
Poverty Rate
15.8%
+4.3 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
24.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
24.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.5%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.9%
$10–15k
4.1%
$15–25k
14.2%
$25–35k
16.2%
$35–50k
10.1%
$50–75k
26.8%
$75–100k
8.3%
$100–150k
12.0%
$150–200k
0.7%
$200k+
1.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
971
Owner-Occupied
61.0%
Renter-Occupied
39.0%
Vacancy Rate
12.3%
Median Home Value
$117,100
-$58,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$619
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
20.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
19.2%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
22.7%
$50–100k
19.0%
$100–200k
19.0%
$200–300k
0.6%
$300–500k
2.1%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
38.4%
$500–1k
53.6%
$1.5–2k
4.6%
$2–2.5k
3.3%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
14.9%
1 vehicle
26.5%
2 vehicles
38.6%
3+
20.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
77.2%
Single-fam. att.
2.8%
2–4 units
10.4%
20+ units
0.8%
Mobile home
2.6%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
3.4%
1940–1969
1.6%
1970–1999
30.3%
2000–2009
7.6%
2010+
3.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
83.2%
Bachelor's or Higher
8.1%
-17.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
3.2%
Some College / Associate
12.7%
Less Than High School
2.7%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Unemployment Rate
7.6%
+2.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
0.0%
Self-Employed
7.7%
Government Workers
21.5%
Private For-Profit
70.8%
Industry
Edu/Health
27.6%
Finance
17.2%
Manufacturing
15.0%
Retail
9.3%
Public Admin
8.2%
Arts/Entmt.
7.8%
Prof. Services
4.7%
Agriculture
3.9%
Transportation
2.3%
Wholesale
0.4%
Occupation
Production
24.7%
Management
23.8%
Food Prep
22.7%
Sales
21.6%
Construction
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.0 min
Drove Alone
88.2%
Carpool
2.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
0.0%
Walked
5.1%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
852
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
31.5%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
7.3%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
10.3%
5–9
6.5%
10–14
4.3%
15–19
5.2%
20–24
7.4%
25–34
7.3%
35–44
9.2%
45–54
9.4%
55–64
6.9%
65–74
8.3%
75–84
14.6%
85+
9.6%
Under 18: 22.9%
Working age (18–64): 77.1%
65 and over: 25.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.0%
Naturalized Citizen
—
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.6%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.4%
With a Disability
17.3%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
94.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
65.6%
Has a Computer
76.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.9%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023