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Augusta (also known as Augusta-Richmond County) is a consolidated city in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the principal city of the Augusta-Richmond County Metropolitan Statistical Area, which as of July 2007 had a population of 528,519. It is the largest city in East Central Georgia and the second largest city in the state. The City of Augusta and Richmond County governments merged operations in 1996; as of September 2008, the Augusta-Richmond county population was 192,851, not counting the unconsolidated cities of Hephzibah and Blythe.

Internationally, Augusta is best known for hosting The Masters golf tournament each spring, and for being the hometown of James Brown.

Demographics

Historical populations
Census	Pop.		%±
1800	2,215		—
1810	2,476		11.8%
1840	6,403		—
1850	9,448		47.6%
1860	12,493		32.2%
1870	15,389		23.2%
1880	21,891		42.3%
1890	33,300		52.1%
1900	39,441		18.4%
1910	41,040		4.1%
1920	52,548		28.0%
1930	60,342		14.8%
1940	65,919		9.2%
1950	71,508		8.5%
1960	70,626		−1.2%
1970	59,864		−15.2%
1980	47,532		−20.6%
1990	44,639		−6.1%
2000	195,182		337.2%
Est. 2007	192,142		−1.6%
Population 1800-2000.

As of the census of 2000, there were 195,182 people, 72,307 households, and 48,228 families residing in the Augusta-Richmond County balance. The population density was 646.0 people per square mile (249.4/km²). There were 80,481 housing units at an average density of 266.4/sq mi (102.8/km²). The racial makeup of the balance was 50.37% Black or African American, 44.91% White, 0.27% Native American, 1.52% Asian, 0.12% Pacific Islander, 1.02% from other races, and 1.78% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.79% of the population.

There were 72,307 households out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.5% were married couples living together, 20.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.3% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.13.

In the balance the population was spread out with 26.8% under the age of 18, 12.0% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 20.4% from 45 to 64, and 10.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females there were 93.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.7 males.

The median income for a household in the balance was $37,231, and the median income for a family was $45,372. Males had a median income of $32,008 versus $23,988 for females. The per capita income for the balance was $19,558. About 13.2% of families and 16.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.1% of those under age 18 and 12.5% of those age 65 or over.

Transportation

Augusta is linked to Atlanta, Georgia to the west and Columbia, South Carolina to the east by Interstate 20. Interstate 520 (Bobby Jones Expressway) runs from I-20 Exit 196 through Augusta's western and southern suburban areas, eventually crossing the Savannah River to South Carolina where it becomes the Palmetto Parkway. The current South Carolina terminus of I-520 is at U.S. Route 1, but construction is currently underway to complete its connection to I-20 in South Carolina near Exit 5.

U.S. and state routes:

• Interstate 20
• Interstate 520 — Bobby Jones Expwy.
• U.S. Highway 1 — Deans Bridge Rd. (from Jefferson County line to Gordon Hwy.), Gordon Hwy. (from Deans Bridge Rd. to state line)
• U.S. Highway 25 — Peach Orchard Rd. (entire length), Gordon Hwy. (from Peach Orchard Rd. to state line)
• U.S. Highway 78 / U.S. Highway 278 / State Route 10 — Gordon Hwy.
• Georgia State Route 4 — follows U.S. Highway 1 from Jefferson County line to Gordon Hwy., leaves Georgia at 13th St. bridge
• Georgia State Route 28 — various roads, including John C. Calhoun Expwy. and Washington Rd.
• Georgia State Route 56 — Mike Padgett Hwy.
• Georgia State Route 88 in south Richmond County
• Georgia State Route 104 — River Watch Pkwy.
• State Route 383 — Jimmie Dyess Pkwy.
• Savannah River Parkway
• Fall Line Freeway

Augusta is served by city transit service Augusta Public Transit (APT), but the main mode of transportation within the city is by car. The city has 2 airports: Augusta Regional Airport featuring commercial air service by USAirways and Delta Air Lines, and a smaller airport for private and chartered planes, Daniel Field Airport. Augusta is also served by a number of Taxi companies. There was a proposal for a possible four mile long Trolley system that would run through the city's Downtown district.

Sister cities

• Takarazuka, Japan
• Biarritz, France