Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) Authority

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is a middle-income mid-sized city of 201,528 with home prices 1.7× below the Georgia median.

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia

With 201,528 residents, Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) ranks among the larger cities of Georgia. Median household income is $55,485.

Definition and scope

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) sits within Richmond County, Georgia, one of Georgia's administrative subdivisions. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 12 and is part of the Augusta-Richmond County, GA-SC metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) has approximately 201,528 residents. The median age is 35.2 years. Roughly 51% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $178,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 30.9%
• Black or African American: 56.2%
• Hispanic or Latino: 5.9%
• Asian: 1.6%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is $55,485. Poverty rate stands at 20.1%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.0%. Educational attainment: 24.7% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance):

• Public schools: 12
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 6

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) is Pea Patch Aerodrome. Federal court business routes through Richmond County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Denmark, South Carolina.

Geography and climate

Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance) sits at an elevation of 397 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Georgia State Authority — state-level reference for Georgia.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.