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 $43,854 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Augusta city?
- The poverty rate in Augusta city is 24.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Augusta city?
- $100,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Augusta city?
- The median gross rent in Augusta city is $696 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Augusta city residents have a college degree?
- 20.0% of adults in Augusta city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,514
Median Income
$43,854
Median Home Value
$100,700
Poverty Rate
24.8%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
9.3%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$6,041 (+16%)
Home Value:
$-9,300 (-8.5%)
Poverty Rate:
-5.0 pp (-16.8%)
Bachelor's+:
+5.8 pp (+40.8%)
Unemployment:
+4.5 pp (+93.8%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,514
Median Age
38.0
Female
52.6%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%
White (non-Hisp.) 90.5%
Black 1.3%
Two or More 0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$43,854
±$10,857
-$18,563 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$56,193
Median Family Income
$47,344
Poverty Rate
24.8%
+13.0 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
35.6%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
33.4%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.2%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
11.0%
$10–15k
9.5%
$15–25k
9.2%
$25–35k
10.7%
$35–50k
16.0%
$50–75k
15.5%
$75–100k
5.5%
$100–150k
18.3%
$150–200k
1.3%
$200k+
3.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
770
Owner-Occupied
53.2%
Renter-Occupied
46.8%
Vacancy Rate
19.6%
Median Home Value
$100,700
-$91,600 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$696
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.7%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
46.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
12.5%
$50–100k
37.4%
$100–200k
8.5%
$200–300k
14.3%
$300–500k
14.9%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
27.7%
$500–1k
53.5%
$1–1.5k
18.8%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
7.6%
1 vehicle
38.0%
2 vehicles
36.7%
3+
17.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
56.6%
Single-fam. att.
8.4%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
8.4%
20+ units
1.8%
Mobile home
14.2%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
48.8%
1940–1969
3.4%
1970–1999
12.6%
2000–2009
5.5%
2010+
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
87.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
20.0%
-7.0 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.0%
Some College / Associate
20.0%
Less Than High School
3.9%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
60.2%
Unemployment Rate
9.3%
+4.5 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.2%
Self-Employed
5.4%
Government Workers
4.5%
Private For-Profit
88.9%
Industry
Retail
27.7%
Manufacturing
20.1%
Edu/Health
10.3%
Arts/Entmt.
8.5%
Prof. Services
8.1%
Finance
7.2%
Construction
7.0%
Transportation
2.5%
Information
1.5%
Public Admin
1.3%
Agriculture
0.9%
Wholesale
0.3%
Occupation
Production
33.1%
Management
29.1%
Sales
15.7%
Food Prep
12.6%
Construction
9.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
26.1 min
Drove Alone
72.4%
Carpool
19.3%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
6.2%
Walked
1.8%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
619
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
36.0%
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
8.3%
5–9
5.0%
10–14
3.8%
15–19
9.3%
20–24
9.2%
25–34
13.6%
35–44
8.0%
45–54
16.6%
55–64
5.2%
65–74
6.9%
75–84
9.6%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 24.9%
Working age (18–64): 75.1%
65 and over: 14.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
0.1%
Naturalized Citizen
0.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
0.0%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
5.3%
With a Disability
19.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
96.9%
Uninsured
3.1%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.8%
Has a Computer
94.3%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023