Augusta-Richmond County (balance), Georgia

Augusta-Richmond County is a city that is partially located in Richmond County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the balance had a total population of 195,182.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the balance has a total area of 793.8 km² (306.5 mi²). 782.5 km² (302.1 mi²) of it is land and 11.3 km² (4.3 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.42% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 195,182 people, 72,307 households, and 48,228 families residing in the balance. The population density is 249.4/km² (646.0/mi²). There are 80,481 housing units at an average density of 102.8 persons/km² (266.4 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the balance is 44.91% White, 50.37% African American, 0.27% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 2.79% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 72,307 households out of which 33.5% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% are married couples living together, 20.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.3% are non-families. 27.9% of all households are made up of individuals and 8.5% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.55 and the average family size is 3.13. In the balance the population is spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 32 years. For every 100 females there are 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.7 males. The median income for a household in the balance is $32,972, and the median income for a family is $38,431. Males have a median income of $29,663 versus $22,764 for females. The per capita income for the balance is $17,117. 19.6% of the population and 16.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.4% are under the age of 18 and 14.0% are 65 or older.