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Richmond County, GA
3 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Richmond County, Georgia.
Population
206,069
Land area
324sq mi
People per sq mi
635
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Richmond County
Richmond County at a glance
- Richmond County is about 3.4 times as dense as Georgia as a whole.
- It is the 11th most populous of 159 counties in Georgia.
- Households here earn a median of $55,637 a year, 28% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $178,500 (41% below Georgia) and median rent is $1,141 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Augusta (201,528), Hephzibah (3,747) and Blythe (806).
Local data for Richmond County, GA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals6
- Emergency Rooms5
- Nursing Homes12
- Schools62
- Colleges7
- Libraries6
- Banks36
- Post Offices10
- Parks55
- Grocery Stores71
- Restaurants628
- Affordable Housing29
- Home Health Agencies1
- Hospice Care10
- Dialysis Centers10
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals3
- Community Health Centers18
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools9
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools4
- Superfund Sites3
- Toxic Release Facilities18
- Historic Places29
Housing and community stats
Richmond County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,637
Poverty rate
20.0%
Median home value
$178,500
Prices +2.1% in a year
Median rent
$1,141/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
24.5%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
21.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,747), Irish Americans (8,113), Mexican Americans (4,513).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,399
104,220 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,141
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.97B
FY 2026, $9,527 per person
PPP loans
$304M
6,540 loans, 37,400 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$862K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Richmond County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.5%
- Carpooled7.1%
- Public transit1.4%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.4%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 21.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Richmond County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
347
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
672
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
44.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone29 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Richmond County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.6%
U.S. 33.3% +3.3 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.5%
U.S. 11.1% +3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Richmond County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Richmond County, GA?
- Augusta is the largest city or town in Richmond County, with about 201,528 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Richmond County?
- Richmond County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 30805, 30812, 30815, 30901, 30904.
- What is the population of Richmond County, GA?
- About 206,069 people live in Richmond County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Richmond County?
- Richmond County borders Aiken County, SC, Columbia County, Edgefield County, SC, Burke County, McDuffie County, Jefferson County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023