Augusta, ME
Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
18,999
Population
345/sq mi density
$48,756
Median Income
$34,778 per capita
$188,900
Home Value
$282,091 Zillow
$887
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
261
Violent Crime/100K
4,122 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$48,756 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$188,900 home value, $887/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
18,999
Census 2023
Population Density
345
per square mile
Land Area
55.1
square miles (142.8 km²)
Median Age
44.1 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 1.9% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 1.4% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 3.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
90.8%
Black
1.9%
Hispanic
2.8%
Asian
1.4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 92.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 6.8% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
92.8%
Spanish
6.8%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
3.0%
Veterans
10.3%
72% above US avg (6%)
Disability
19.5%
50% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
93.6%
2% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
6.4%
26% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.441
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 18,999 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 345 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 55.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.3% |
| Female | 52.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1.4% |
Language
| English Only | 92.8% |
| Spanish | 6.8% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 3.0% |
| Veterans | 10.3% |
| Disability | 19.5% |
| Health Insurance | 93.6% |
| Uninsured | 6.4% |
| Broadband Access | 87.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.441 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 4, Nonmetro / Urban 20K+, adjacent |