Augusta-Richmond County (County), Georgia

Augusta-Richmond County is a County located in Richmond County, Georgia. As of the 2000 census, the County had a total population of 199,775.

Geography

\nAccording to the United States Census Bureau, the County has a total area of 850.7 km² (328.5 mi²). 839.3 km² (324.0 mi²) of it is land and 11.4 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.34% water.

Demographics

\nAs of the census of 2000, there are 199,775 people, 73,920 households, and 49,526 families residing in the County. The population density is 238.0/km² (616.5/mi²). There are 82,312 housing units at an average density of 98.1 persons/km² (254.0 persons/mi²). The racial makeup of the County is 45.55% White, 49.75% African American, 0.28% Native American, 1.50% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.01% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. 2.78% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race. There are 73,920 households out of which 33.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.8% are married couples living together, 20.8% have a woman whose husband does not live with her, and 33.0% are non-families. 27.7% 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 County 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, 20.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% 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 89.8 males. The median income for a household in the County is $33,086, and the median income for a family is $38,509. Males have a median income of $29,667 versus $22,760 for females. The per capita income for the County is $17,088. 19.6% of the population and 16.2% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 27.2% are under the age of 18 and 14.1% are 65 or older.