North Augusta, SC Demographics

A map of North Augusta's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17,945	16,288	70.0%	66.8%
Black	4,162	4,801	16.2%	19.7%
Hispanic	2,011	1,698	7.8%	7.0%
Multiracial	1,005	970	3.9%	4.0%
Asian	318	425	1.2%	1.7%
Native American/Other	212	197	0.8%	0.8%

North Augusta, South Carolina has an estimated population of 25,653, an increase from the 24,379 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.0% White, 16.2% Black, 7.8% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 1.2% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Augusta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Augusta has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Augusta, that probability was 50.8% in 2020 and 47.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Augusta is ranked the 23rd most populous place in South Carolina, out of 475 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). North Augusta was ranked the 21st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Augusta's White Population

17,945 residents of North Augusta, or 70.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Augusta is higher than in South Carolina overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. North Augusta ranks 200th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's White population has grown by an estimated 10.2%. White residents' share of North Augusta's population has increased from 66.8% to 70.0%.

North Augusta is more White than neighboring Belvedere (63.9% White), Clearwater (52.7% White), Burnettown (67.1% White), and Beech Island (36.7% White). North Augusta is less White than neighboring Murphys Estates (96.3% White).

North Augusta's Black Population

4,162 residents of North Augusta, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Augusta is lower than in South Carolina overall, where 24.6% of the population is Black. North Augusta ranks 274th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.3%. Black residents' share of North Augusta's population has decreased from 19.7% to 16.2%.

North Augusta is more Black than neighboring Clearwater (13.6% Black), and Murphys Estates (3.7% Black). North Augusta is less Black than neighboring Belvedere (20.6% Black), Burnettown (20.5% Black), and Beech Island (52% Black).

North Augusta's Asian Population

318 residents of North Augusta, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Augusta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 1.7% of the population is Asian. North Augusta ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.2%. Asian residents' share of North Augusta's population has decreased from 1.7% to 1.2%.

North Augusta is more Asian than neighboring Belvedere (0.8% Asian), Murphys Estates (0% Asian), Burnettown (0% Asian), and Beech Island (0% Asian). North Augusta is less Asian than neighboring Clearwater (1.7% Asian).

North Augusta's Hispanic Population

2,011 residents of North Augusta, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Augusta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. North Augusta ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.4%. Hispanic residents' share of North Augusta's population has increased from 7.0% to 7.8%.

North Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring Murphys Estates (0% Hispanic), and Beech Island (4.2% Hispanic). North Augusta is less Hispanic than neighboring Belvedere (9.6% Hispanic), Clearwater (24.1% Hispanic), and Burnettown (9.9% Hispanic).

North Augusta's Native American/Other Population

212 residents of North Augusta, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Augusta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. North Augusta ranks 177th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 7.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Augusta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

North Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Belvedere (0.3% Native American/Other), Clearwater (0.6% Native American/Other), Murphys Estates (0% Native American/Other), and Beech Island (0.4% Native American/Other). North Augusta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Burnettown (1.4% Native American/Other).

North Augusta's Multiracial Population

1,005 residents of North Augusta, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Augusta is comparable to the share in South Carolina overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. North Augusta ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 475 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Augusta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of North Augusta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

North Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Murphys Estates (0% Multiracial), and Burnettown (1% Multiracial). North Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring Belvedere (4.9% Multiracial), Clearwater (7.4% Multiracial), and Beech Island (6.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.