North Augusta, South Carolina Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
North Augusta, SC Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around average
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C
Income Below average
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C
Education Below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,776 | 5,295,781 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 992.0 | 165.5 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.32% | 1.16% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 43.3 | 40.4 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,734 | 2,118,015 | 130,235,071 |
Population in North Augusta grew by 15.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,776 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in North Augusta is Gen X, aged 45–60, at 22.3% of residents. That is 2.1 points above South Carolina as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,946 18.1% -3.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,604 21.1% +0.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,850 22.3% +2.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,193 19.3% +0.8 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Carolina, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 51.2% of the people living in North Augusta and men 48.8%.
- Women 51.2% South Carolina 51.2%
- Men 48.8% South Carolina 48.8%
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Economy
North Augusta has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,205 | $69,383 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.55% | 5.01% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in North Augusta is about 11% higher than in South Carolina.
Housing
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $244,077 | $239,609 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,146 | $1,179 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 67.9% | 71.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in North Augusta is about 17.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,146 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in North Augusta spend about 41 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 171 hours, about 7.1 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.5 | 22.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.0 | 44.5 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 171 | 186 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,295 | $5,753 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 11.5% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 7,915 | 9,507 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 2,123 | 1,499 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in North Augusta is 20 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in South Carolina.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
North Augusta has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.8% | 28.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.21 | 2.44 | 2.53 |
Health
North Augusta has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | North Augusta | South Carolina Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 76.7 | 75.8 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.6% | 19.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 21.5% | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about North Augusta, South Carolina.
How many people live in North Augusta, South Carolina?
About 21,776 people live in North Augusta, South Carolina, in 9,734 households of 2.2 people on average. The median age is 43.3, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 6 years.
How densely populated is North Augusta, South Carolina?
Averaged over its land area, North Augusta, South Carolina has 992 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 11 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is North Augusta, South Carolina an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.2 times the median household income ($244,077 against $77,205), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $1,146 a month takes about 18% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
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