Economy & Jobs — Augusta-Richmond County consolidated government (balance), Georgia
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $55,485 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$60,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $30,230 |
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| Poverty Rate | 20.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 8.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 99,380 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.0% |
| Professional | 13.9% |
| Retail | 11.7% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Physician Offices | 178 |
| Fast Food | 177 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 135 |
| Law Offices | 132 |
| Gas Stations | 113 |
| Dental Offices | 72 |
| Hotels Motels | 70 |
| Insurance Agencies | 62 |
| General Merchandise | 57 |
| Child Day Care | 53 |
| Commercial Banks | 50 |
| Real Estate Offices | 46 |
| Convenience Stores | 41 |
| Home Health | 39 |
| Auto Repair | 35 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
