City · Maine
Augusta, Maine
Augusta, city, in Kennebec County, Maine. Augusta had 19,155 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 18,899 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 19,077 (±35). GEOID 2302100.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
19,155
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,899 · ACS 2020-2024: 19,077 ±35
Median household income
$47,979
±$3,432 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$201,000
±$17,689 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$919
±$79 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Augusta and what county is it in?
Augusta is a city in Kennebec County, Maine. It covers 55.1 square miles of land, 343 residents per square mile in 2020.
Augusta is in the Augusta-Waterville, ME micropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Augusta, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 19,155 people lived in Augusta on July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 18,899 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 19,077 (±35).
| Measure | Augusta | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 19,077 ±35 | 126,808 | +472 |
| Households | 9,453 ±400 | 54,312 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93 ±0.08 | 2.25 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 10,164 ±440 | 63,521 | no clear change |
Augusta's population since 2000
From 18,560 in 2000 to 19,155 in 2025: up 3.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Augusta as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Augusta?
The median resident of Augusta is 42.5 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.6%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Augusta | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 ±2.4 | 43.7 | −3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±1.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% ±2.2 pts | 21.1% | – |
| Male | 43.9% ±2.4 pts | 48.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7% ±2.5 pts | 91.8% | −5.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.7 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.3% ±1.8 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.0% ±2.8 pts | 16.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.2% ±1.9 pts | 94.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.9% ±3.8 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.1% ±2.2 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.4% ±4.5 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 1.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Augusta earn?
Half of Augusta's 9,453 households earn less than $47,979 a year (±$3,432), against $69,077 in Kennebec County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $53,899 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Augusta | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,979 ±$3,432 | $69,077 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $70,762 ±$6,167 | $88,742 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,261 ±$2,795 | $38,597 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.2% ±3.6 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.5% ±10.1 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.9% ±3.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5% ±2.0 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3% ±2.7 pts | 91.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Augusta?
Owners occupy 53.8% of Augusta's occupied homes and renters 46.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,000 by its owner (±$17,689). The median renter pays $919 a month including utilities, and 34.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Augusta | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,000 ±$17,689 | $238,200 | +$22,796 |
| Median gross rent | $919 ±$79 | $992 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.8% ±8.1 pts | 38.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,299 ±$122 | $1,499 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.8% ±4.3 pts | 73.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.2% ±4.3 pts | 26.3% | – |
| Housing units | 10,164 ±440 | 63,521 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 50.9% ±3.8 pts | 67.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.2% ±1.7 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±1.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.7% ±4.2 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 13.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Augusta building?
Builders took permits for 26 new housing units in Augusta in 2025 (26 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 11 of 12 months), 1.4 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Augusta work and get to work?
67.9% of Augusta's workers drive alone and 15.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.7%.
| Measure | Augusta | Kennebec County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.8% ±3.1 pts | 60.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.7% ±2.8 pts | 3.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 67.9% ±5.2 pts | 73.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±4.1 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.8 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 15.1% ±3.5 pts | 15.3% | +11.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.7 min ±2.4 | 25.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Augusta?
5 census tracts lie mostly in Augusta (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $43,556 (Tract 102) to $52,310 (Tract 101).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Augusta) · Census block assignment files
How does Augusta compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Augusta is the 2,007th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 10th-most populous of 23 in Maine.
Augusta ranks 327th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 10th | 23 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 201st | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 95th | 353 |
| Median household income | 327th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 234th | 353 |
| Median home value | 246th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 203rd | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 45th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 189th | 352 |
| Median age | 251st | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 337th | 353 |
| Work from home | 141st | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 292nd | 352 |
Augusta's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Augusta with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Augusta?
7 of the 57 figures for Augusta on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Augusta are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Augusta.