North Augusta, SC

North Augusta, South Carolina

North Augusta, South Carolina, in Aiken county, is 2 miles N of Augusta, Georgia (center to center) and 135 miles SW of Charlotte, North Carolina. Part of the surrounding Augusta - Aiken metro area, the city is not an isolated city. North Augusta is home to some 17,574 residents.

The People and Families of North Augusta

In North Augusta, about 54% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, North Augusta had a median family income of $53,172. More so than most places, the people in North Augusta generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the city with spending money keeps the city vital. Fewer people in North Augusta are poor than in most places in South Carolina. Impressively, having a college education is normal in the city.

Political Inclinations

George W. Bush was the top money-getter ($10,465) among 2004 Presidential candidates in North Augusta. The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in the city.

North Augusta Housing

According to the 2000 census, 66% of the housing in North Augusta was owner-occupied.

Commuting

In North Augusta, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

North Augusta strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Carolina):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 9%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 13%
Low Violent Crime (vs. State)	Top 14%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 16%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 19%

Comparative Profile of North Augusta, SC

Comparing North Augusta to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Carolina (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Male Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

North Augusta Almanac

North Augusta Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

North Augusta Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by North Augusta residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, North Augusta, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wal-Mart in North Augusta

North Augusta High Schools (2004)

NORTH AUGUSTA HIGH SCHOOL
2000 KNOBCONE AVENUE
803-442-6100
Serves 1,462 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17.9

FOX CREEK HIGH
805 PLANTATION POINT DRIVE
803-510-3119

North Augusta Colleges

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Kenneth Shuler School of Cosmetology and Hair Design

(List of All South Carolina Colleges)

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