Market Info
Augusta is located on the Georgia/South Carolina border about 150 miles east of Atlanta. Augusta has become a center for medicine, biotechnology, and the military. The Medical College of Georgia, Savannah River Site (a Department of Energy nuclear facility), and the U.S. Army Signal Center at Fort Gordon are the city's largest employers.
One of the most famous golf courses in the world, the Augusta National Golf Club hosts the prestigious Masters tournament every April.
Augusta is also known for being the hometown of the renowned singer/performer James Brown.
Market Demographics
Population
Female Population
51.8%
Male Population
48.3%
Median Age
Local Population Median Age
37.0
Age Total
Age 0-24
35.0%
Age 25-34
12.6%
Age 35-44
12.6%
Age 45-54
14.4%
Age 55-64
12.0%
Age 65 +
13.4%
Educational Attainment
Grade K-12
High School Graduate
17.5%
33.2%
Some College, No Degree
19.8%
College Graduate
21.5%
Graduate Degree
8.1%
Household Income
$0 - $24,999
29.9%
$25,000 - $49,999
26.0%
$50,000 - $74,999
17.8%
$75,000 - $99,999
11.3%
$100,000 - $149,999
9.9%
$150,000 +
5.1%
Race and Ethnicity
White
56.7%
Black
37.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.6%
Some Other Race
Two or More Races
Hispanic Ethnicity
Not Hispanic or Latino
1.5%
2.3%
4.5%
95.5%
Home Ownership
Owner Occupied Units
61.3%
Renter Occupied Units
26.4%
Occupation and Employment
Employed
86.7%
Unemployed
10.0%
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