North Augusta, South Carolina facts for kids
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North Augusta, South Carolina
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Downtown North Augusta
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South Carolina's Riverfront
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  South Carolina |
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| Counties | Aiken, Edgefield | ||
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| • Total | 21.84 sq mi (56.57 km2) | ||
| • Land | 21.29 sq mi (55.14 km2) | ||
| • Water | 0.55 sq mi (1.43 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 387 ft (118 m) | ||
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 24,379 | ||
| • Density | 1,145.04/sq mi (442.11/km2) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| ZIP codes |
29800-29899
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| Area code(s) | 803, 839 | ||
| FIPS code | 45-50695 | ||
| GNIS feature ID | 1231597 | ||
North Augusta is a city in South Carolina, USA. It is located in Aiken and Edgefield counties. The city sits on the north bank of the Savannah River, right across from Augusta, Georgia. In 2020, about 24,379 people lived here, making it one of the largest cities in South Carolina. North Augusta is part of a bigger area called the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA).
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City History
North Augusta became a city in 1906. It grew from an older town called Hamburg. A man named James U. Jackson had a big vision for the city. He helped get money to build the Thirteenth Street/Georgia Avenue Bridge, which is now named after him.
In the early 1900s, North Augusta was a popular vacation spot. People from the northern states liked to visit because of its good climate and easy train connections. Later, in the mid-1900s, the city grew much bigger. This happened when the Savannah River Plant was built nearby. The city's size increased a lot during this time.
Several historic buildings in North Augusta are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. These include the Georgia Avenue-Butler Avenue Historic District, Lookaway Hall, and Rosemary Hall.
North Augusta is also known for a nearby community called Murphy Village. This community is home to about 2,500 people who are part of the Irish Traveler culture.
Fun Places to Visit
SRP Park
SRP Park is a cool place located right by the Savannah River in North Augusta. It's the home stadium for the Augusta GreenJackets. They are a minor league baseball team linked to the Atlanta Braves. You can catch exciting baseball games here!
Riverview Park Activities Center
The Riverview Park Activities Center is a big sports complex. It hosts two major basketball events every summer: the Nike Peach Jam for boys and the Nike Nationals for girls. The best high school basketball players and college coaches from all over the country come to North Augusta for these tournaments. It's a great place to see future basketball stars!
City Geography
North Augusta is mostly in Aiken County. A small part of the city also reaches into Edgefield County. The city covers about 21.8 square miles (56.57 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
Major Roads
North Augusta is connected by several important highways:
I-20
I-520
US 1
US 25
US 25 Bus.
US 25 Conn.
US 78
US 278
SC 121
SC 125
SC 125 Conn.
SC 125 Truck
SC 126
SC 230
Education in North Augusta
Most of North Augusta is part of the Aiken County Public School District. The city has two high schools: North Augusta High School and Fox Creek High School. There are also two middle schools and four elementary schools.
A small part of North Augusta is in the Edgefield County School District. Fox Creek High School is a special kind of school called a charter school.
There are also private schools in the area. Many students also go to private schools across the river in Georgia. North Augusta has a public library that is part of the ABBE Regional Library System.
City Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 1,136 | — | |
| 1920 | 1,742 | 53.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,003 | 15.0% | |
| 1940 | 2,629 | 31.3% | |
| 1950 | 3,659 | 39.2% | |
| 1960 | 10,348 | 182.8% | |
| 1970 | 12,883 | 24.5% | |
| 1980 | 13,593 | 5.5% | |
| 1990 | 15,351 | 12.9% | |
| 2000 | 17,574 | 14.5% | |
| 2010 | 21,348 | 21.5% | |
| 2020 | 24,379 | 14.2% | |
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2020 Census Information
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (non-Hispanic) | 16,288 | 66.81% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 4,801 | 19.69% |
| Native American | 60 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 425 | 1.74% |
| Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.09% |
| Other/Mixed | 1,085 | 4.45% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,698 | 6.97% |
In 2020, North Augusta had 24,379 people living there. There were 9,754 households and 6,461 families. Most of the people lived in Aiken County, with a smaller number in Edgefield County.
Famous People From North Augusta
- Scott Brown - A professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
- Matthew Campbell - A former NFL football player.
- Tyler Colvin - A baseball player drafted by the Chicago Cubs.
- Matt Hazel - A former NFL player for the Miami Dolphins.
- Sharon Jones - A famous soul singer.
- Fred Vinson - A former college and NFL football player.
- Charlie Waters - A former NFL player for the Dallas Cowboys.
- Rhett Walker - A Christian singer.
- Matthew NeSmith - A professional golfer on the PGA Tour.
See also
In Spanish: North Augusta para niños
