Augusta, Georgia
Quick Statistics
Augusta is a community in Richmond County, Georgia, home to about 201,528 people spread across 302.3 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $31,458 a year, and a typical home is worth about $178,400. About 34.4% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.2% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 3 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Georgia towns GeoStat tracks, Augusta ranks number 3 of 669 in population, number 324 in median household income, number 318 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Augusta typically top out near 94°F in July, while January nights average about 40°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Hephzibah, GA | 5.2 mi. | 3,747 |
| 2. | Blythe, GA | 8.9 mi. | 806 |
| 3. | Grovetown, GA | 9.7 mi. | 17,014 |
| 4. | Martinez, GA | 10.8 mi. | 33,750 |
| 5. | Keysville, GA | 12.7 mi. | 297 |
| 6. | North Augusta, SC | 12.8 mi. | 25,653 |
| 7. | Clearwater, SC | 13.3 mi. | 3,319 |
| 8. | Belvedere, SC | 14.5 mi. | 5,180 |
What is the population of Augusta, Georgia?
Augusta has a population of about 201,528 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Augusta, Georgia in?
Augusta is located in Richmond County, Georgia.
What is the median home value in Augusta, Georgia?
The median home value in Augusta is about $178,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Augusta, Georgia?
The median personal income in Augusta is about $31,458 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Augusta, Georgia?
Since 1950, 9 tornadoes have been recorded in Richmond County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Augusta, Georgia?
Typical July highs run about 94 degrees and January lows about 40 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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