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18,895
TOTAL POPULATION
9,079
MALE POPULATION
9,816
FEMALE POPULATION
92.49
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.12
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.0
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$29,578
PER CAPITA INCOME
$66,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$40,438
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
11.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
88.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$7,119
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,419
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
58.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Augusta Summary

Augusta, Maine is the capital of the state of Maine and the county seat of Kennebec County. It is located in the south-central part of the state, along the Kennebec River. Augusta is the third-largest city in Maine, with a population of 19,136 as of the 2010 census.

History

Augusta was first settled in 1754 by British colonists, who named it Harrington after the Earl of Harrington. The town was incorporated in 1797 and renamed Augusta after Princess Augusta, the daughter of King George III. During the 19th century, Augusta was an important center for the lumber and shipbuilding industries. It was also the site of the first state capital of Maine, from 1827 to 1832.

Geography

Augusta is located in south-central Maine, along the Kennebec River. It is situated at the head of navigation on the river, and is bordered by the towns of Hallowell, Manchester, Chelsea, and Vassalboro. The city has a total area of 28.2 square miles, of which 27.7 square miles is land and 0.5 square miles is water.

Economy

Augusta’s economy is largely based on government and services. The city is home to the Maine State House, the Maine State Senate, and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court. It is also the site of the Augusta State Airport, which serves the city and surrounding areas.
The city is also home to several large employers, including the MaineGeneral Medical Center, the Maine Department of Corrections, and the Maine Department of Transportation. Other major employers include the University of Maine at Augusta, the Maine State Employees Association, and the Maine State Employees Credit Union.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Augusta was 19,136. The racial makeup of the city was 94.2% White, 1.3% African American, 0.5% Native American, 1.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $37,945, and the median income for a family was $45,945. The per capita income for the city was $20,845. About 11.2% of families and 14.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 19.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.
Augusta is served by the Kennebec Valley Community College, the University of Maine at Augusta, and the Augusta School Department. The city is also home to several museums, including the Maine State Museum, the Maine State Library, and the Maine State Archives.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Augusta?
Total Population of Augusta is 18,895.
What is the Total Male Population of Augusta?
Total Male Population of Augusta is 9,079.
What is the Total Female Population of Augusta?
Total Female Population of Augusta is 9,816.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Augusta?
There are 92.49 Males per 100 Females in Augusta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Augusta?
There are 108.12 Females per 100 Males in Augusta.
What is the Median Population Age in Augusta?
Median Population Age in Augusta is 45.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Augusta
Average Family Size in Augusta is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Augusta
Average Household Size in Augusta is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Augusta?
Per Capita income in Augusta is $29,578.
What is the Median Family Income in Augusta?
Median Family Income in Augusta is $66,250.
What is the Median Household income in Augusta?
Median Household Income in Augusta is $40,438.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Augusta?
Income or Wage Gap in Augusta is 11.3%.
Women in Augusta earn 88.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Augusta?
Family Income Deficit in Augusta is $7,119.
Families that are below poverty line in Augusta earn $7,119 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Augusta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Augusta is 0.45.
How Large is the Labor Force in Augusta?
There are 9,419 People in the Labor Forcein in Augusta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Augusta?
58.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Augusta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Augusta?
Unemployment Rate in Augusta is 8.3%.

Race in Augusta

The most populous races in Augusta are White / Caucasian (17,498 | 92.6%), Two or more Races (699 | 3.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (414 | 2.2%).
Race in Augusta
Race# Population% Population
Asian1710.9%
Black / African American2421.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4142.2%
Native / Alaskan1740.9%
White / Caucasian17,49892.6%
Two or more Races6993.7%
Some other Race1110.6%
Total18,895100.0%

Ancestry in Augusta

The most populous ancestries reported in Augusta are French (4,712 | 24.9%), Irish (3,916 | 20.7%), English (3,631 | 19.2%), German (1,350 | 7.1%), and French Canadian (1,225 | 6.5%), together accounting for 78.5% of all Augusta residents.
Ancestry in Augusta
Race# Population% Population
African70.0%
Albanian470.3%
American7273.8%
Arab540.3%
Australian70.0%
Austrian290.2%
Blackfeet910.5%
British1620.9%
Canadian1470.8%
Cape Verdean1480.8%
Celtic40.0%
Central American20.0%
Chinese150.1%
Cuban80.0%
Czech280.2%
Czechoslovakian30.0%
Dominican70.0%
Dutch290.2%
Eastern European90.1%
Ecuadorian340.2%
English3,63119.2%
European2711.4%
Filipino300.2%
Finnish530.3%
French4,71224.9%
French Canadian1,2256.5%
German1,3507.1%
Greek330.2%
Guatemalan20.0%
Haitian150.1%
Hungarian280.2%
Indian (Asian)630.3%
Inupiat110.1%
Iraqi360.2%
Irish3,91620.7%
Iroquois1020.5%
Italian9334.9%
Jamaican620.3%
Japanese200.1%
Korean160.1%
Lithuanian110.1%
Mexican1120.6%
Moroccan180.1%
Northern European540.3%
Norwegian1050.6%
Polish6893.6%
Portuguese850.4%
Puerto Rican1540.8%
Russian170.1%
Scandinavian200.1%
Scotch-Irish1600.9%
Scottish8984.8%
Slovak690.4%
South American340.2%
Spaniard690.4%
Spanish100.1%
Subsaharan African1550.8%
Swedish3742.0%
Swiss400.2%
Turkish1871.0%
Ukrainian30.0%
Vietnamese2061.1%
Welsh860.5%

Sex and Age in Augusta

Sex and Age in Augusta

The most populous age groups in Augusta are 30 to 34 Years (973 | 10.7%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (820 | 8.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Augusta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years456 (5.0%)607 (6.2%)
5 to 9 Years583 (6.4%)220 (2.2%)
10 to 14 Years325 (3.6%)428 (4.4%)
15 to 19 Years483 (5.3%)570 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years422 (4.6%)566 (5.8%)
25 to 29 Years632 (7.0%)709 (7.2%)
30 to 34 Years973 (10.7%)552 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years549 (6.0%)480 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Years466 (5.1%)425 (4.3%)
45 to 49 Years504 (5.6%)820 (8.4%)
50 to 54 Years659 (7.3%)520 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years751 (8.3%)781 (8.0%)
60 to 64 Years525 (5.8%)529 (5.4%)
65 to 69 Years470 (5.2%)577 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years459 (5.1%)696 (7.1%)
75 to 79 Years400 (4.4%)552 (5.6%)
80 to 84 Years225 (2.5%)411 (4.2%)
85 Years and over197 (2.2%)373 (3.8%)
Total9,079 (100.0%)9,816 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Augusta

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years908 (10.0%)648 (6.6%)
15 to 17 Years368 (4.1%)328 (3.3%)
Under 18 Years1,732 (19.1%)1,583 (16.1%)
18 to 24 Years537 (5.9%)808 (8.2%)
15 to 44 Years3,525 (38.8%)3,302 (33.6%)
16 Years and over7,601 (83.7%)8,391 (85.5%)
18 Years and over7,347 (80.9%)8,233 (83.9%)
21 Years and over7,196 (79.3%)7,856 (80.0%)
60 Years and over2,276 (25.1%)3,138 (32.0%)
62 Years and over2,081 (22.9%)2,852 (29.0%)
65 Years and over1,751 (19.3%)2,609 (26.6%)
75 Years and over822 (9.0%)1,336 (13.6%)
Total9,079 (100.0%)9,816 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Augusta

Median Family Size in Augusta

The median family size in Augusta is 2.75 persons per family, with single male/father families (410 | 9.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.03 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (2,530 | 60.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.71 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Augusta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,530 (60.3%)2.71
Single Male/Father410 (9.8%)3.03
Single Female/Mother1,259 (30.0%)2.76
Total Families4,199 (100.0%)2.75

Median Household Size in Augusta

The median household size in Augusta is 1.94 persons per household, with single male/father households (410 | 4.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.32 persons per household. non-family households (5,111 | 54.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Augusta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,530 (27.2%)2.71
Single Male/Father410 (4.4%)3.32
Single Female/Mother1,259 (13.5%)3.15
Non-family5,111 (54.9%)1.15
Total Households9,310 (100.0%)1.94

Household Size by Marriage Status in Augusta

Out of a total of 9,310 households in Augusta, 4,199 (45.1%) are family households, while 5,111 (54.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,906, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 4,399.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Augusta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-4,399 (47.2%)
2-Person Households1,906 (20.5%)691 (7.4%)
3-Person Households1,103 (11.8%)13 (0.1%)
4-Person Households905 (9.7%)8 (0.1%)
5-Person Households193 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households84 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households8 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,199 (45.1%)5,111 (54.9%)

Female Fertility in Augusta

Fertility by Age in Augusta

Average fertility rate in Augusta is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 94.6% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Augusta
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years158 (94.6%)86.0
35 to 50 years9 (5.4%)5.0
Total167 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Augusta

24.6% of women with births (167) in Augusta are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 79.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Augusta
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years32 (20.3%)126 (79.7%)
35 to 50 years9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (24.5%)126 (75.4%)

Fertility by Education in Augusta

Average fertility rate in Augusta is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 74.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 7.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma represent 73.1% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Augusta
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School4 (2.4%)7.0
High School Diploma122 (73.1%)74.0
College or Associate's Degree10 (6.0%)8.0
Bachelor's Degree13 (7.8%)23.0
Graduate Degree18 (10.8%)60.0
Total167 (100.0%)39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Augusta

75.4% of women with births in Augusta are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Augusta
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)122 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total41 (24.5%)126 (75.4%)

Income in Augusta

Income Overview in Augusta

Per Capita Income in Augusta is $29,578, while median incomes of families and households are $66,250 and $40,438 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income18,895$29,578
Median Family Income4,199$66,250
Mean Family Income4,199$78,116
Median Household Income9,310$40,438
Mean Household Income9,310$58,347
Income Deficit4,199$7,119
Wage / Income Gap (%)18,89511.32%
Wage / Income Gap ($)18,89588.68¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index18,8950.45

Earnings by Sex in Augusta

Average Earnings in Augusta are $32,888, $35,463 for men and $31,447 for women, a difference of 11.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Augusta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,049 (52.2%)$35,463
Female4,620 (47.8%)$31,447
Total9,669 (100.0%)$32,888

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Augusta

The most common earnings brackets in Augusta are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (405 | 8.0%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (472 | 10.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Augusta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less226 (4.5%)117 (2.5%)
$2,500 to $4,999374 (7.4%)241 (5.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499212 (4.2%)67 (1.5%)
$7,500 to $9,999171 (3.4%)182 (3.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499302 (6.0%)122 (2.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999111 (2.2%)230 (5.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499210 (4.2%)149 (3.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999181 (3.6%)201 (4.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499182 (3.6%)352 (7.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99966 (1.3%)212 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999252 (5.0%)279 (6.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999204 (4.0%)472 (10.2%)
$35,000 to $39,999402 (8.0%)429 (9.3%)
$40,000 to $44,999401 (7.9%)336 (7.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999230 (4.6%)232 (5.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999319 (6.3%)104 (2.2%)
$55,000 to $64,999405 (8.0%)408 (8.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999291 (5.8%)87 (1.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999292 (5.8%)254 (5.5%)
$100,000+218 (4.3%)146 (3.2%)
Total5,049 (100.0%)4,620 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Augusta

Average earnings in Augusta are $38,373 for men and $35,104 for women, a difference of 8.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,447, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $22,401. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $60,740, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,023.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Augusta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$24,450$20,023
High School Diploma$22,401$30,543
College or Associate's Degree$46,284$32,145
Bachelor's Degree$44,290$41,930
Graduate Degree$73,447$60,740
Total$38,373$35,104

Family Income in Augusta

Family Income Brackets in Augusta

According to the Augusta family income data, there are 810 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.3% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 118 families (2.8%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Augusta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002235.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991182.8%
$15,000 to $24,99943710.4%
$25,000 to $34,99950011.9%
$35,000 to $49,9993869.2%
$50,000 to $74,99965515.6%
$75,000 to $99,99981019.3%
$100,000 to $149,99975217.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991343.2%
$200,000+1894.5%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Augusta

6-person families (41 | 1.0%) account for the highest median family income in Augusta with $142,950 per family, while 2-person families (2,048 | 48.8%) have the highest median income of $33,482 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Augusta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,048 (48.8%)$66,964
3-Person Families1,316 (31.3%)$43,750
4-Person Families570 (13.6%)$75,179
5-Person Families216 (5.1%)$77,400
6-Person Families41 (1.0%)$142,950
7+ Person Families8 (0.2%)$0
Total4,199 (100.0%)$66,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Augusta

The median family income in Augusta is $66,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (377) having the highest median family income of $96,085, while families with no earners (928) have the lowest median family income of $27,821, accounting for 9.0% and 22.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Augusta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners928 (22.1%)$27,821
1 Earner1,348 (32.1%)$50,234
2 Earners1,546 (36.8%)$80,881
3+ Earners377 (9.0%)$96,085
Total4,199 (100.0%)$66,250

Household Income in Augusta

Household Income Brackets in Augusta

With 1,629 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Augusta, accounting for 17.5% of all households. In contrast, only 196 households (2.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Augusta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006807.3%
$10,000 to $14,9996707.2%
$15,000 to $24,9991,35914.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,16412.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,62917.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,25713.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991,22013.1%
$100,000 to $149,9999229.9%
$150,000 to $199,9991962.1%
$200,000+2232.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Augusta

The median household income in Augusta is $40,438, with the highest median household income of $49,710 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,359 households (36.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $32,955, with 286 households (3.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Augusta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years286 (3.1%)$32,955
25 to 44 Years2,680 (28.8%)$40,625
45 to 64 Years3,359 (36.1%)$49,710
65+ Years2,985 (32.1%)$33,486
Total9,310 (100.0%)$40,438

Poverty in Augusta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Augusta

With 17.7% poverty level for males and 20.8% for females among the residents of Augusta, 6 to 11 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 254 males (45.6%) and 341 females (56.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Augusta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years116 (25.7%)341 (56.6%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years254 (45.6%)84 (16.2%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)24 (20.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years27 (10.8%)23 (14.6%)
18 to 24 Years12 (2.4%)134 (16.9%)
25 to 34 Years564 (36.6%)419 (33.8%)
35 to 44 Years149 (15.5%)141 (15.8%)
45 to 54 Years117 (10.2%)242 (18.4%)
55 to 64 Years123 (9.8%)264 (20.6%)
65 to 74 Years83 (9.5%)216 (17.0%)
75 Years and over84 (13.5%)102 (8.5%)
Total1,529 (17.7%)1,990 (20.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Augusta

According to the poverty statistics in Augusta, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Augusta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years336 (74.3%)262 (43.4%)
5 Years145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years303 (54.4%)436 (83.9%)
12 to 14 Years205 (100.0%)92 (79.3%)
15 Years114 (100.0%)170 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years222 (89.2%)135 (85.4%)
18 to 24 Years495 (97.6%)658 (83.1%)
25 to 34 Years975 (63.3%)821 (66.2%)
35 to 44 Years815 (84.5%)751 (84.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,035 (89.8%)1,072 (81.6%)
55 to 64 Years1,138 (90.2%)1,018 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years791 (90.5%)1,053 (83.0%)
75 Years and over539 (86.5%)1,101 (91.5%)
Total7,113 (82.3%)7,569 (79.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Augusta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Augusta show that 3.3% or 84 of the total 2,530 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 3.4%, comprising of 58 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Augusta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,635 (96.6%)58 (3.4%)
1 or 2 Children741 (96.6%)26 (3.4%)
3 or 4 Children70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,446 (96.7%)84 (3.3%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Augusta

According to the poverty data in Augusta, 29.5% or 121 single-father households and 39.9% or 502 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 85 households (35.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 476 households (56.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Augusta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children36 (24.3%)26 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children85 (35.1%)476 (56.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total121 (29.5%)502 (39.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Augusta

The poverty data for Augusta shows that 84 of the married-couple family households (3.3%) and 623 of the single-parent households (37.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 58 households (3.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 561 household (52.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Augusta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children58 (3.4%)62 (13.7%)
1 or 2 Children26 (3.4%)561 (52.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total84 (3.3%)623 (37.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Augusta

Employment by Class of Employer in Augusta

Among the 8,485 employed individuals in Augusta, private company employees (5,015 | 59.1%), state government employees (1,070 | 12.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (1,028 | 12.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Augusta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,01559.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2052.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4124.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1,02812.1%
Local Government Employees5546.5%
State Government Employees1,07012.6%
Federal Government Employees2012.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total8,485100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Augusta

According to the labor force statistics for Augusta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (15,992), 58.9% or 9,419 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.3% or 782 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.7% or 1,243 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 33.2% or 413 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Augusta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years438 (57.0%)7 (1.6%)
20 to 24 Years759 (76.8%)37 (4.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,243 (92.7%)413 (33.2%)
30 to 34 Years1,269 (83.2%)160 (12.6%)
35 to 44 Years1,507 (78.5%)105 (7.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,890 (75.5%)59 (3.1%)
55 to 59 Years942 (61.5%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years624 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years691 (31.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over60 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,419 (58.9%)782 (8.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Augusta

According to labor force statistics for Augusta, 75.7% of individuals (7,475) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,875) are in the labor force, with 9.8% or 733 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 85.3% or 2,163 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 22.0% or 661 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Augusta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School359 (49.4%)71 (9.7%)
High School Diploma3,005 (73.3%)902 (22.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,950 (77.6%)30 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,163 (85.3%)13 (0.5%)
Total7,475 (75.7%)968 (9.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Augusta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Augusta are Community & Social Service (1,037 | 12.1%), Education Instruction & Library (600 | 7.0%), Management (597 | 7.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (532 | 6.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (328 | 3.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Augusta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Augusta, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (92.2%), Computers & Mathematics (61.8%), and Business & Financial (61.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (80.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (73.9%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (73.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Augusta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management344 (57.6%)253 (42.4%)
Business & Financial199 (61.4%)125 (38.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science294 (55.3%)238 (44.7%)
Computers & Mathematics118 (61.8%)73 (38.2%)
Architecture & Engineering119 (92.2%)10 (7.7%)
Life, Physical & Social Science57 (26.9%)155 (73.1%)
Community & Social Service 404 (39.0%)633 (61.0%)
Education, Arts & Media120 (36.6%)208 (63.4%)
Legal Services & Support8 (19.5%)33 (80.5%)
Education Instruction & Library237 (39.5%)363 (60.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment39 (57.4%)29 (42.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating85 (26.2%)240 (73.9%)
Health Technologists77 (40.3%)114 (59.7%)
Total (Category)1,326 (47.1%)1,489 (52.9%)
Total (Overall)4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Augusta are Food Preparation & Serving (858 | 10.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (534 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (355 | 4.1%), Security & Protection (160 | 1.9%), and Firefighting & Prevention (106 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Augusta

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Augusta, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Security & Protection (67.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (57.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (96.6%), Personal Care & Service (76.6%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Augusta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support12 (3.4%)343 (96.6%)
Security & Protection108 (67.5%)52 (32.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention54 (50.9%)52 (49.1%)
Law Enforcement54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving290 (33.8%)568 (66.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance306 (57.3%)228 (42.7%)
Personal Care & Service15 (23.4%)49 (76.6%)
Total (Category)731 (37.1%)1,240 (62.9%)
Total (Overall)4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Augusta are Office & Administration (1,349 | 15.7%), and Sales & Related (853 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Augusta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Augusta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related431 (50.5%)422 (49.5%)
Office & Administration301 (22.3%)1,048 (77.7%)
Total (Category)732 (33.2%)1,470 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Augusta are Construction & Extraction (384 | 4.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (199 | 2.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (25 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Augusta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Augusta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction374 (97.4%)10 (2.6%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair199 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)598 (98.4%)10 (1.6%)
Total (Overall)4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Augusta are Material Moving (425 | 4.9%), Transportation (328 | 3.8%), and Production (246 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Augusta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Augusta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production201 (81.7%)45 (18.3%)
Transportation328 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving361 (84.9%)64 (15.1%)
Total (Category)890 (89.1%)109 (10.9%)
Total (Overall)4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Augusta

Employment Industries in Augusta

The major employment industries in Augusta include Health Care & Social Assistance (1,307 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (1,295 | 15.1%), Public Administration (1,033 | 12.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (916 | 10.7%), and Educational Services (642 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Augusta

Employment Industries by Sex in Augusta

The Augusta industries that see more men than women are Construction (94.3%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (93.1%), and Wholesale Trade (91.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (77.0%), Public Administration (71.2%), and Accommodation & Food Services (67.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Augusta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting54 (93.1%)4 (6.9%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction446 (94.3%)27 (5.7%)
Manufacturing205 (71.7%)81 (28.3%)
Wholesale Trade209 (91.7%)19 (8.3%)
Retail Trade863 (66.6%)432 (33.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing247 (87.0%)37 (13.0%)
Utilities69 (83.1%)14 (16.9%)
Information73 (42.9%)97 (57.1%)
Finance & Insurance124 (41.6%)174 (58.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing98 (83.1%)20 (17.0%)
Professional & Scientific249 (49.0%)259 (51.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support170 (54.3%)143 (45.7%)
Educational Services293 (45.6%)349 (54.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance300 (23.0%)1,007 (77.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation84 (61.8%)52 (38.2%)
Accommodation & Food Services297 (32.4%)619 (67.6%)
Public Administration298 (28.8%)735 (71.2%)
Total4,277 (49.8%)4,318 (50.2%)

Education in Augusta

School Enrollment in Augusta

The most common levels of schooling among the 3,467 students in Augusta are high school (935 | 27.0%), elementary school (755 | 21.8%), and college / undergraduate (597 | 17.2%).
School Enrollment in Augusta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3429.9%
Kindergarten1193.4%
Elementary School75521.8%
Middle School53015.3%
High School93527.0%
College / Undergraduate59717.2%
Graduate / Professional1895.4%
Total3,467100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Augusta

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Augusta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds166 (61.0%)106 (39.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old654 (85.5%)111 (14.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds599 (79.5%)154 (20.4%)
15 to 17 Year Olds677 (98.0%)14 (2.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds112 (63.3%)65 (36.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds217 (77.8%)62 (22.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds229 (58.1%)165 (41.9%)
35 Years and over128 (94.1%)8 (5.9%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Augusta

Business (798 | 19.5%), education (718 | 17.5%), science & technology (369 | 9.0%), social sciences (262 | 6.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (260 | 6.3%) are the most common fields of study among 4,102 individuals in Augusta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Augusta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics2095.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2606.3%
Physical & Health Sciences972.4%
Psychology2456.0%
Social Sciences2626.4%
Engineering1774.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies611.5%
Science & Technology3699.0%
Business79819.5%
Education71817.5%
Literature & Languages2466.0%
Liberal Arts & History1774.3%
Visual & Performing Arts2004.9%
Communications771.9%
Arts & Humanities2065.0%
Total4,102100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Augusta

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Augusta is high school diploma, with 245 individuals or 45.6% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 433 individuals or 53.6%.
Education By Age Bracket in Augusta: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)23 (2.9%)
9th to 12th Grade61 (11.4%)33 (4.1%)
High School Diploma245 (45.6%)433 (53.6%)
Some College / No Degree86 (16.0%)287 (35.5%)
Associate's Degree54 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree91 (17.0%)6 (0.7%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)26 (3.2%)
Total537 (100.0%)808 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Augusta is high school diploma, with 627 individuals or 39.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 455 individuals or 36.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Augusta: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade16 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade123 (7.7%)130 (10.3%)
High School Diploma627 (39.1%)455 (36.1%)
Some College / No Degree262 (16.3%)251 (19.9%)
Associate's Degree73 (4.5%)84 (6.7%)
Bachelor's Degree415 (25.9%)232 (18.4%)
Graduate Degree89 (5.6%)109 (8.6%)
Total1,605 (100.0%)1,261 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Augusta is high school diploma, with 587 individuals or 57.8% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 406 individuals or 44.9%.
Education By Age Bracket in Augusta: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade34 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade101 (10.0%)27 (3.0%)
High School Diploma587 (57.8%)406 (44.9%)
Some College / No Degree96 (9.5%)122 (13.5%)
Associate's Degree26 (2.6%)95 (10.5%)
Bachelor's Degree152 (15.0%)134 (14.8%)
Graduate Degree19 (1.9%)121 (13.4%)
Total1,015 (100.0%)905 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Augusta is high school diploma, with 1,101 individuals or 45.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 923 individuals or 34.8%.
Education By Age Bracket in Augusta: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade89 (3.6%)8 (0.3%)
9th to 12th Grade111 (4.5%)88 (3.3%)
High School Diploma1,101 (45.1%)923 (34.8%)
Some College / No Degree562 (23.0%)443 (16.7%)
Associate's Degree100 (4.1%)399 (15.1%)
Bachelor's Degree190 (7.8%)468 (17.7%)
Graduate Degree286 (11.7%)321 (12.1%)
Total2,439 (100.0%)2,650 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Augusta is some college / no degree, with 437 individuals or 25.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 840 individuals or 32.2%.
Education By Age Bracket in Augusta: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade100 (5.7%)154 (5.9%)
9th to 12th Grade89 (5.1%)130 (5.0%)
High School Diploma391 (22.3%)840 (32.2%)
Some College / No Degree437 (25.0%)640 (24.5%)
Associate's Degree150 (8.6%)127 (4.9%)
Bachelor's Degree350 (20.0%)485 (18.6%)
Graduate Degree234 (13.4%)233 (8.9%)
Total1,751 (100.0%)2,609 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Augusta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Augusta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Augusta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle243 (5.8%)150 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle1,222 (29.1%)1,613 (37.9%)
2 Vehicles1,795 (42.7%)1,790 (42.0%)
3 Vehicles653 (15.5%)531 (12.5%)
4 Vehicles140 (3.3%)92 (2.2%)
5 or more Vehicles150 (3.6%)82 (1.9%)
Total4,203 (100.0%)4,258 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Augusta

Commute Time in Augusta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3154.1%
5 to 9 Minutes1,90724.5%
10 to 14 Minutes2,05626.4%
15 to 19 Minutes1,33317.1%
20 to 24 Minutes5276.8%
25 to 29 Minutes4285.5%
30 to 34 Minutes3294.2%
35 to 39 Minutes861.1%
40 to 44 Minutes410.5%
45 to 59 Minutes4686.0%
60 to 89 Minutes2292.9%
90 or more Minutes610.8%

Commute Time by Sex in Augusta

Commute Time by Sex in Augusta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes90 (2.3%)225 (5.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,149 (29.0%)758 (19.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes725 (18.3%)1,331 (34.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes740 (18.7%)593 (15.5%)
20 to 24 Minutes254 (6.4%)273 (7.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes209 (5.3%)219 (5.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes197 (5.0%)132 (3.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes19 (0.5%)67 (1.8%)
40 to 44 Minutes41 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes382 (9.7%)86 (2.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes131 (3.3%)98 (2.6%)
90 or more Minutes18 (0.5%)43 (1.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Augusta

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Augusta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM386 (9.8%)207 (5.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM128 (3.2%)153 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM200 (5.1%)59 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM440 (11.1%)168 (4.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM506 (12.8%)357 (9.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM459 (11.6%)457 (11.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM572 (14.5%)766 (20.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM209 (5.3%)586 (15.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM99 (2.5%)111 (2.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM285 (7.2%)136 (3.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM33 (0.8%)121 (3.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM144 (3.6%)112 (2.9%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM341 (8.6%)268 (7.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM153 (3.9%)324 (8.5%)
Total3,955 (100.0%)3,825 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Augusta

Occupancy by Ownership in Augusta

Occupancy by Ownership in Augusta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4,88852.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units4,42247.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units9,310100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Augusta

Occupancy by Household Size in Augusta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4,39947.2%
2-Person Household2,59727.9%
3-Person Household1,11612.0%
4+ Person Household1,19812.9%
Total Housing Units9,310100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Augusta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Augusta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household1,847 (42.0%)2,552 (58.0%)
2-Person Household1,637 (63.0%)960 (37.0%)
3-Person Household752 (67.4%)364 (32.6%)
4+ Person Household652 (54.4%)546 (45.6%)
Total Housing Units4,888 (52.5%)4,422 (47.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Augusta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Augusta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School156 (24.9%)470 (75.1%)
High School Diploma1,521 (44.1%)1,927 (55.9%)
College/Associate Degree1,416 (52.9%)1,259 (47.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,795 (70.1%)766 (29.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Augusta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Augusta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,70218.3%
35 to 44 Years1,26413.6%
45 to 54 Years1,55116.7%
55 to 64 Years1,80819.4%
65 to 74 Years1,52416.4%
75 to 84 Years1,18412.7%
85 Years and Over2773.0%
Total9,310100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Augusta

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Augusta
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years515 (30.3%)1,187 (69.7%)
35 to 44 Years791 (62.6%)473 (37.4%)
45 to 54 Years793 (51.1%)758 (48.9%)
55 to 64 Years980 (54.2%)828 (45.8%)
65 to 74 Years1,055 (69.2%)469 (30.8%)
75 to 84 Years614 (51.9%)570 (48.1%)
85 Years and Over140 (50.5%)137 (49.5%)
Total4,888 (52.5%)4,422 (47.5%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Augusta

Households by Occupants per Room in Augusta
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less4,880 (99.8%)4,419 (99.9%)
1.01 to 1.508 (0.2%)3 (0.1%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Augusta

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Augusta
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later335 (6.9%)659 (14.9%)
2015 to 2016566 (11.6%)1,755 (39.7%)
2010 to 2014841 (17.2%)1,039 (23.5%)
2000 to 20091,492 (30.5%)552 (12.5%)
1990 to 1999571 (11.7%)324 (7.3%)
1989 or earlier1,083 (22.2%)93 (2.1%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Augusta

Median Income by Occupancy in Augusta

Median Income by Occupancy in Augusta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied4,888 (52.5%)$63,278
Renter-Occupied4,422 (47.5%)$26,804
Average9,310 (100.0%)$40,438

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Augusta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Augusta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00053 (1.1%)203 (4.6%)
$5,000 to $9,999127 (2.6%)292 (6.6%)
$10,000 to $14,999165 (3.4%)507 (11.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99973 (1.5%)499 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999150 (3.1%)640 (14.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999388 (7.9%)772 (17.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999955 (19.5%)672 (15.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999878 (18.0%)377 (8.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999884 (18.1%)337 (7.6%)
$100,000 to $149,999822 (16.8%)99 (2.2%)
$150,000 or more393 (8.0%)24 (0.5%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Augusta

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Augusta

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Augusta

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$63,278$877 x 12mo (16.6%)
Renter-Occupied$26,804$753 x 12mo (33.7%)
Average$40,438$795 x 12mo (23.6%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Augusta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Augusta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30088 (1.8%)308 (7.0%)
$300 to $499968 (19.8%)277 (6.3%)
$500 to $7991,047 (21.4%)1,912 (43.2%)
$800 to $999800 (16.4%)1,038 (23.5%)
$1,000 to $1,4991,383 (28.3%)533 (12.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999373 (7.6%)117 (2.6%)
$2,000 to $2,499159 (3.3%)34 (0.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99960 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more10 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent19 (4.5%)29 (2.1%)
20 to 29 percent62 (14.8%)235 (17.4%)
30 percent or more337 (80.6%)1,085 (80.4%)
Total418 (100.0%)1,349 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent136 (25.3%)46 (3.3%)
20 to 29 percent184 (34.2%)316 (22.6%)
30 percent or more218 (40.5%)1,039 (74.2%)
Total538 (100.0%)1,401 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent328 (34.4%)78 (11.9%)
20 to 29 percent350 (36.6%)537 (82.0%)
30 percent or more277 (29.0%)40 (6.1%)
Total955 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent422 (48.1%)217 (57.6%)
20 to 29 percent337 (38.4%)117 (31.0%)
30 percent or more119 (13.6%)43 (11.4%)
Total878 (100.0%)377 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent1,891 (90.1%)274 (72.7%)
20 to 29 percent192 (9.1%)103 (27.3%)
30 percent or more16 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,099 (100.0%)377 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Augusta

Housing Structures in Augusta

Housing Structures in Augusta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,57549.1%
Single Unit, Attached1001.1%
2 Unit Apartments7458.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,01610.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9069.7%
10 or more Apartments1,40215.1%
Mobile Home / Other5666.1%
Total9,310100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Augusta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Augusta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached4,053 (88.6%)522 (11.4%)
Single Unit, Attached49 (49.0%)51 (51.0%)
2 Unit Apartments95 (12.8%)650 (87.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83 (8.2%)933 (91.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments45 (5.0%)861 (95.0%)
10 or more Apartments49 (3.5%)1,353 (96.5%)
Mobile Home / Other514 (90.8%)52 (9.2%)
Total4,888 (52.5%)4,422 (47.5%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Augusta

Housing Structures by Year Built in Augusta
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 20132372.5%
2000 to 20097718.3%
1980 to 19992,04221.9%
1960 to 19792,16423.2%
1940 to 19591,55116.7%
1939 or earlier2,54527.3%
Total9,310100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Augusta

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Augusta
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 2013173 (3.5%)64 (1.5%)
2000 to 2009515 (10.5%)256 (5.8%)
1980 to 1999944 (19.3%)1,098 (24.8%)
1960 to 19791,005 (20.6%)1,159 (26.2%)
1940 to 1959970 (19.8%)581 (13.1%)
1939 or earlier1,281 (26.2%)1,264 (28.6%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Augusta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Augusta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)278 (6.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms118 (2.4%)1,328 (30.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,542 (31.6%)2,053 (46.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,950 (39.9%)659 (14.9%)
8 or more Rooms1,278 (26.2%)104 (2.4%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Augusta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Augusta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas191 (3.9%)908 (20.5%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas435 (8.9%)384 (8.7%)
Electricity378 (7.7%)410 (9.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene3,510 (71.8%)2,674 (60.5%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels374 (7.6%)38 (0.9%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)8 (0.2%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Augusta

Household Vehicle Usage in Augusta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle121 (2.5%)1,213 (27.4%)
1 Vehicle1,923 (39.3%)2,221 (50.2%)
2 Vehicles2,063 (42.2%)754 (17.1%)
3 or more Vehicles781 (16.0%)234 (5.3%)
Total4,888 (100.0%)4,422 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Augusta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Augusta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,6463,242
Median Property Value$151,300$148,700
Median Household Income$54,286$292
Monthly Housing Costs$487$10
Real Estate Taxes$2,375$45

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Augusta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Augusta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000123 (7.5%)135 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999230 (14.0%)625 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,056 (64.2%)2,282 (70.4%)
$300,000 to $499,999237 (14.4%)190 (5.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)10 (0.3%)
Total1,646 (100.0%)3,242 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Augusta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Augusta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00079 (4.8%)315 (9.7%)
$10,000 to $24,999233 (14.2%)101 (3.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999258 (15.7%)155 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999187 (11.4%)130 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999253 (15.4%)768 (23.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999253 (15.4%)625 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999282 (17.1%)631 (19.5%)
$150,000 or more101 (6.1%)540 (16.7%)
Total1,646 (100.0%)3,242 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Augusta

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent19 (8.6%)198 (18.0%)
20 to 29 percent62 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more139 (63.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total220 (100.0%)1,097 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent136 (38.9%)188 (95.0%)
20 to 29 percent163 (46.6%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more51 (14.6%)21 (10.6%)
Total350 (100.0%)198 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent143 (76.5%)768 (459.9%)
20 to 29 percent44 (23.5%)185 (110.8%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)306 (183.2%)
Total187 (100.0%)167 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent253 (100.0%)625 (225.6%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)169 (61.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)337 (121.7%)
Total253 (100.0%)277 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Augusta: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent636 (100.0%)1,463 (1,229.4%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)1,255 (1,054.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)192 (161.3%)
Total636 (100.0%)119 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Augusta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Augusta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x551 (33.5%)66,196 (2,041.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x286 (17.4%)1,526 (47.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x314 (19.1%)947 (29.2%)
4.0x or more495 (30.1%)410 (12.7%)
Total1,646 (100.0%)3,242 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Augusta

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Augusta
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39936922.4%
$400 to $59979148.1%
$600 to $99947628.9%
$1,000 to $1,299100.6%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total1,646100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Augusta

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Augusta
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $7992718.4%
$800 to $9992999.2%
$1,000 to $1,49969721.5%
$1,500 to $1,9991,37342.3%
$2,000 to $2,49937311.5%
$2,500 to $2,9991594.9%
$3,000 or more601.8%
Total3,242100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Augusta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Augusta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80096 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499223 (13.6%)73 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,280 (77.8%)534 (16.5%)
Total1,646 (100.0%)3,242 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Augusta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Augusta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Augusta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,187 (98.3%)21 (1.7%)
6 to 18 Years2,128 (97.8%)49 (2.2%)
19 to 25 Years1,314 (92.6%)105 (7.4%)
26 to 34 Years2,017 (79.5%)519 (20.5%)
35 to 44 Years1,664 (89.7%)192 (10.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,356 (95.5%)110 (4.5%)
55 to 64 Years2,407 (94.7%)136 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years2,134 (99.6%)9 (0.4%)
75 Years and older1,826 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total17,033 (93.7%)1,141 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Augusta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Augusta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,187 (98.3%)21 (1.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen2,128 (97.8%)49 (2.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,314 (92.6%)105 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Augusta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Augusta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,558 (91.8%)317 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $49,9994,380 (89.8%)495 (10.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,245 (95.6%)103 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,290 (94.6%)189 (5.4%)
$100,000 and over3,422 (99.1%)32 (0.9%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Augusta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Augusta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6734 (60.8%)468 (38.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,172 (53.8%)1,098 (50.4%)
19 to 25 Years283 (19.9%)1,043 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years844 (33.3%)1,181 (46.6%)
35 to 44 Years632 (34.1%)1,149 (61.9%)
45 to 54 Years847 (34.4%)1,772 (71.9%)
55 to 64 Years908 (35.7%)1,800 (70.8%)
65 to 74 Years2,005 (93.6%)1,323 (61.7%)
75 Years and over1,767 (96.8%)1,303 (71.4%)
Total9,192 (50.6%)11,137 (61.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Augusta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Augusta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years258 (20.3%)84 (8.6%)
18 to 34 Years201 (10.1%)300 (14.8%)
35 to 64 Years765 (22.7%)806 (23.1%)
65 to 74 Years261 (29.9%)302 (23.8%)
75 Years and over307 (49.3%)439 (36.5%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Augusta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Augusta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.1%)
18 to 34 Years32 (1.6%)27 (1.3%)
35 to 64 Years166 (4.9%)95 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years168 (19.2%)146 (11.5%)
75 Years and over270 (43.3%)224 (18.6%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Augusta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years153 (4.5%)106 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years65 (7.4%)35 (2.8%)
75 Years and over39 (6.3%)77 (6.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Augusta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years258 (20.3%)61 (6.2%)
18 to 34 Years167 (8.4%)251 (12.3%)
35 to 64 Years384 (11.4%)570 (16.3%)
65 to 74 Years101 (11.6%)67 (5.3%)
75 Years and over48 (7.7%)56 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Augusta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years79 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (0.2%)44 (2.2%)
35 to 64 Years382 (11.3%)363 (10.4%)
65 to 74 Years196 (22.4%)203 (16.0%)
75 Years and over122 (19.6%)299 (24.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Augusta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (2.3%)4 (0.4%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.6%)19 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years94 (2.8%)149 (4.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (3.0%)15 (1.2%)
75 Years and over25 (4.0%)135 (11.2%)

Technology Access in Augusta

Computing Device Access in Augusta

Computing Device Access in Augusta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop6,87273.8%
Smartphone7,29078.3%
Tablet4,90052.6%
No Computing Device9169.8%
Total9,310100.0%

Internet Access in Augusta

Internet Access in Augusta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet510.5%
Broadband Home7,14676.8%
Cellular Data Only5525.9%
Satellite Internet3904.2%
No Internet1,32514.2%
Total9,310100.0%