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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Augusta Micro

Augusta-Waterville, ME · 1 counties · 117,114 residents · 867.472 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,498. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $84,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

117,114
+1%since 1990
from 115,904 in 1990
1990 – 2025
135 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 134 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.7
+13%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
115K118K121K125K128K1990201020202024Augusta
2024127K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,498
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $28,616 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$18,520
+44%since 1990
from $12,885 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$439
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
71.2%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 70.9% in 1990
28.8% rent
2.3
−17%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(114,346)
Black0.2%(266)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(402)
Asian0.6%(750)
Diversity Score4.2%(4,830)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(113,566)
Black0.3%(384)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(852)
Asian0.6%(685)
Diversity Score4.1%(4,815)
4
−1%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−23%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

Augusta-Waterville, ME has about 117,114 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

The typical household in Augusta-Waterville, ME earns about $36,498 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Augusta-Waterville, ME expensive?

In Augusta-Waterville, ME, the median home is worth about $84,200, and the typical rent is about $439 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

About 20.7% of adults age 25 and over in Augusta-Waterville, ME hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

About 11.1% of people in Augusta-Waterville, ME live below the federal poverty line.

Has Augusta-Waterville, ME grown since 1990?

Yes, Augusta-Waterville, ME has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,210 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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