Regional Economy
With a population of over 500,000 and a growing workforce that is more than 200,000 strong, Columbia County is fortunate to play a key role in the strong and diverse regional economy of the Augusta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This economy is balanced between its growing base of technology and healthcare driven industries, its formidable military presence, its rapidly expanding service sector, and its wide variety of manufacturers. (click on map below to enlarge)
