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Richmond County

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Augusta was founded in 1736. Richmond County was formed in 1777 and named for the Duke of Richmond, a British defender of the colonists' cause. In January 1996 Augusta and Richmond County consolidated the city and county governments. Richmond County has an estimated 199,775 residents and encompasses a land area of 324 square miles.

ECONOMY
The health care industry and manufacturers are the largest employers in Richmond County, according to the Georgia Department of Labor. Employers like E-Z-GO Division Textron, Inc., International Paper, Thermal Ceramics, Kendall Company, Medical College of Georgia, University Hospital, VA Hospital and Gracewood School and Hospital employ a large percentage of the workforce in Richmond County.

Services, followed by retail trade are the county's largest employment sectors. There has been growth in the motel/hotel construction, with more than 3 new hotels in the Richmond County area. The economy has also seen growth in the industrial and service sectors. New and Expanding industries such as Sitel, Murray Biscuit, and Boral Bricks have invested over $41 million in the community.

The Per Capita Income For The Area
In 2000 is $24,184.
The Median Household Income
Is $30,686.00
The Unemployment Rate
For 2001 was 5.5%.


SHOPPING AND RETAIL ACTIVITY
According to Sales & Marketing Management magazine’s 2001 Survey of Buying Power, total retail sales in Richmond County’s mall and more than 50 shopping centers averaged more than $3.1 billion, with a total effective buying income of $2.7 billion. This variance provides ample room for supporting additional retail locations in the area.
 
 
 
 
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