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Augusta

County:
Kennebec County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
55.142
State:
Maine

Augusta is a city located in Kennebec County, Maine. Augusta has a 2026 population of 19,289. It is also the county seat of Kennebec County. Augusta is currently growing at a rate of 0.32% annually and its population has increased by 1.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 18,925 in 2020.

The median household income in Augusta is $47,979 with a poverty rate of 18.22%. The median age in Augusta is 42.5 years: 40.2 years for males, and 43.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 78.4 males.

19.3K
Total Population
350
Density (mi²)
61 0.32%
Growth

Augusta Population

Augusta Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202619,289610.32%
202519,228600.31%
202419,168290.15%
202319,139750.39%
202219,064140.07%
202119,0501250.66%
202018,925180.1%
201918,700590.32%
201818,64190.05%
201718,632530.29%
201618,579620.33%
201518,517-217-1.16%
201418,734-38-0.2%
201318,772-145-0.77%
201218,917-75-0.39%
201118,992-104-0.54%
201019,096-40-0.21%
200018,560-2,765-12.97%
199021,325-494-2.26%
198021,819-126-0.57%
197021,9452651.22%
196021,6807673.67%
195020,9131,5538.02%
194019,3602,16212.57%
193017,1983,08421.85%
192014,1149036.84%
191013,2111,52813.08%
190011,6831,15610.98%
189010,5271,86221.49%
18808,66585710.98%
18707,8081992.62%
18607,609-616-7.49%
18508,2252,91154.78%
18405,31400%

Median Age

Overall: 42.5 years
Female: 43.8 years
Male: 40.2 years

Augusta Adults

There are 15,466 adults, (4,103 of whom are seniors) in Augusta.

Sex Ratio

Female: 10,693 (56.1%)
Male: 8,384 (43.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Augusta includes 88.68% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,91888.68%
Two or more races1,1996.29%
Black or African American4372.29%
Asian2471.29%
Other race2291.2%
Native American470.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1880.99%
Two or more races1360.71%
Other race1180.62%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White16,73087.7%
Two or more races1,0635.57%
Black or African American4372.29%
Asian2471.29%
Other race1110.58%
Native American470.25%

Augusta Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Augusta 's average per capita income is $45,695. Household income levels show a median of $47,979. The poverty rate stands at 18.22%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,522-
Families$73,284$96,629
Households$47,979$70,762
Non Families$34,820$47,272

$45,695

Average Income

$47,979

Median Household Income

18.22%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)