Augusta had 201,999 residents on July 1, 2025, the Census Bureau estimates, flat since 2020 and up 3.1% since 2010. Age, income, households and housing.
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Augusta had an estimated 201,999 residents on July 1, 2025, according to the Census Bureau’s Vintage 2025 city and town population estimates. That is 82 fewer people than the 2020 census count of 202,081 and 6,155 more (3.1%) than the 2010 census count of 195,844. The Census Bureau’s QuickFacts page for Augusta summarizes the same releases.
Which “Augusta”? The City of Augusta consolidated with Richmond County in 1996, the city’s history page says. The Census Bureau counts two small cities inside the county, Hephzibah and Blythe, separately, so its figure for “Augusta” is the consolidated government minus those two cities. Counting them, the consolidated government had 206,559 residents in 2025, the same as the county.
What this means for you
- Augusta’s population has barely moved since 2020, while Columbia County next door grew 8.4% and Grovetown 15.2%.
- Augusta is younger and has more renters than its suburbs: half of its homes are rented.
- Household incomes in Augusta are well below those in Columbia County, and one resident in five lives below the poverty line, by the survey’s measure.
Augusta’s population since 2010
The 2010s added 6,237 residents, a rise of 3.2%. Since 2020 the estimates have moved up and down within about 1,300 people. The bureau’s yearly estimates, each as of July 1:
| Year | Estimated residents |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 202,053 |
| 2021 | 201,040 |
| 2022 | 202,291 |
| 2023 | 201,408 |
| 2024 | 201,979 |
| 2025 | 201,999 |
Source: Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 subcounty population estimates for Georgia. Each new vintage revises the earlier years, so these figures replace those published in 2025.
Age, households, income and housing
These figures come from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates, the bureau’s most recent survey release for Augusta. They are averages over five years of sampling, so they carry a margin of error. The survey’s own population figure for Augusta is 201,528.
| Measure | Augusta | Source table |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 years | DP05 |
| Under 18 | 22.8% | DP05 |
| 65 and older | 15.3% | DP05 |
| Households | 75,222 | DP02 |
| Average household size | 2.56 people | DP02 |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | DP02 |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor’s degree or higher | 24.7% | DP02 |
| Median household income | $55,485 (margin of error +/- $2,918) | DP03 |
| People below the poverty level | 20.1% | DP03 |
| Housing units | 91,432 | DP04 |
| Vacant units | 17.7% | DP04 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.8% | DP04 |
| Renter-occupied homes | 49.2% | DP04 |
| Median value, owner-occupied homes | $178,400 | DP04 |
The 2020 census counted 90,192 housing units in Augusta. The survey’s home values are what owners say their homes are worth, averaged over five years. For current prices, see our Augusta home prices guide.
How Augusta compares with its neighbors
| Place | 2010 census | 2020 census | July 1, 2025 estimate | Change since 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 195,844 | 202,081 | 201,999 | 0.0% |
| Richmond County | 200,549 | 206,607 | 206,559 | 0.0% |
| Grovetown | 11,216 | 15,577 | 17,939 | +15.2% |
| North Augusta, S.C. | 21,348 | 24,379 | 26,982 | +10.7% |
| Columbia County | 124,053 | 156,010 | 169,189 | +8.4% |
| Martinez (CDP) | 35,795 | 34,535 | No estimate | |
| Evans (CDP) | 29,011 | 34,536 | No estimate |
Martinez and Evans are unincorporated census-designated places in Columbia County, so the bureau publishes no yearly estimate for them. Sources: 2010 census, 2020 census, Vintage 2025 estimates for Georgia and South Carolina.
| Measure (2020-2024 survey) | Augusta | Martinez | Evans | Grovetown | North Augusta | Columbia County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.2 | 39.1 | 42.0 | 34.3 | 42.3 | 37.9 |
| Households | 75,222 | 12,599 | 12,056 | 5,647 | 11,168 | 55,149 |
| Median household income | $55,485 | $81,602 | $125,098 | $85,660 | $86,092 | $95,592 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 50.8% | 71.2% | 87.8% | 59.1% | 70.5% | 78.1% |
| Below the poverty level | 20.1% | 10.0% | 6.6% | 11.1% | 6.6% | 7.5% |
Sources: American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year profiles, DP05, DP02, DP03 and DP04.
The growth around Augusta is happening across the county line. Grovetown, about 10 miles west, has added more than 6,700 people since 2010, and Columbia County as a whole grew more than 25% in the 2010s. Our guide to your town, county and neighbors explains who runs what.
Why the numbers differ
- The census count is a full count of residents as of April 1 of 2010 and 2020. It is the benchmark the yearly estimates start from.
- The population estimate is the bureau’s yearly figure for July 1, updated from the last census. It is the best figure for “how many people live in Augusta now.”
- The American Community Survey is a sample survey averaged over five years. Use it for age, income and housing, not for the headline population.
New to the city? Start with our moving to Augusta guide and the Augusta schools guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Augusta, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Augusta had 201,999 residents on July 1, 2025. The 2020 census counted 202,081. Counting Hephzibah and Blythe, the whole consolidated government had 206,559.
Is Augusta growing?
Slowly over the long run and flat lately. Augusta grew 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, from 195,844 to 202,081, and the 2025 estimate is 82 people below the 2020 count.
What is the median household income in Augusta?
The median household income in Augusta was $55,485 in the Census Bureau’s 2020-2024 American Community Survey, compared with $95,592 in neighboring Columbia County.
How many households are in Augusta?
About 75,222 households, with an average of 2.56 people each, according to the 2020-2024 American Community Survey.
What is the population of Richmond County, Georgia?
The Census Bureau estimates Richmond County had 206,559 residents on July 1, 2025, almost exactly the 2020 census count of 206,607.
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