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Augusta Micro

Augusta-Waterville, ME · 1 counties · 123,642 residents · 867.472 sq mi
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Augusta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,368. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,000. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
123,642
+6%since 2000
from 117,114 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
143 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 135 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.9
+16%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
115K118K121K125K128K1990201020202024Augusta
2024127K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,368
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,498 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,486
+70%since 2000
from $18,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$164,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $439 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+28%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(113,566)
Black0.3%(384)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(852)
Asian0.6%(685)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(4,815)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(112,682)
Black0.7%(850)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(2,552)
Asian1%(1,215)
Other2.4%(2,932)
Diversity Score15.1%(18,614)
Segregation Score24.7%(30,576)
Diversity Score
15
+266%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
25
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
In this metro

Principal cities

AugustaCENTRAL19,155WatervilleCENTRAL17,579
What's inside

1 component county

Kennebec CountyCENTRAL129,067
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

Augusta-Waterville, ME has about 123,642 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Augusta-Waterville, ME earns about $55,368 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 $164,000, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Augusta-Waterville, ME?

About 29.3% 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 12.4% 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 7,738 residents, a change of about 7 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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