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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Augusta

Maine · 21,325 residents · 55.142 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,790. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $80,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

21,325
+15%vs 2000
vs 18,560 in 2000
1990 – 2025
387 / sq mi
+15%vs 2000
vs 337 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 40.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,790
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,921 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,209
−31%vs 2000
vs $19,145 in 2000
US average: $14,340
12.8%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$80,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $78,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$386
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $427 in 2000
US average: $450
56.6%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.5% in 2000
43.4% rent
3.1
+20%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(17,740)
Black0.5%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(160)
Asian1.3%(245)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.6%(1,229)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(20,850)
Black0.4%(82)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(76)
Asian1.4%(298)
Other0.4%(95)
Diversity Score6.3%(1,349)
6
−4%vs 2000
vs 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
−2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.4% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.9%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.3 min
+26%vs 2000
vs 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta, Maine?

Augusta, Maine has about 21,325 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Augusta, Maine?

The typical household in Augusta, Maine earns about $25,790 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta, Maine expensive?

In Augusta, Maine, the median home is worth about $80,900, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta, Maine?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta, Maine?

About 12.8% of people in Augusta, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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