The Town FilesRichmond County, Georgia
206,069 people. The median home is worth $178,500 (typical Georgia town: $202,650) and the median household earns $55,637.
Towns in Richmond County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta-Richmond County | 202,081 | $178,400 | $55,485 | 35.2 |
| Hephzibah | 3,830 | $185,700 | $65,109 | 36.4 |
People and housing
| Richmond County | Typical Georgia town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $178,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $1,141 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $55,637 | $57,176 |
| Median age | 35.2 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 20.0% | 16.2% |
Jobs and pay
104,210 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,481 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 347 storm events in Richmond County from 1996 to 2026, with 14 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Richmond County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| August 5, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3607: Hurricane Debby |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).