Augusta, Maine
Interactive maps of population, income, age, housing, education and health for Augusta, Maine, beside the state and national figures.
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,077 | 1,387,817 | 334,922,499 |
| Median Household Income | $47,979 | $74,733 | $80,734 |
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.8 | 38.9 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.9% | 36.2% | 35.7% |
| Median Home Value | $201,000 | $296,600 | $332,700 |
| Median Gross Rent | $919 | $1,139 | $1,413 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.7% | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Foreign Born | 2.7% | 4.1% | 14.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 53.8% | 74.3% | 65.2% |
| Average Commute Time | 18.7 | 24.6 | 26.4 |
| Worked from Home | 15.1% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
| Married-Couple Households | 26.9% | 48.0% | 46.9% |
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Race and ethnicity in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 87.7% | 89.9% | 57.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% | 2.2% | 19.3% |
| Black (non-Hispanic) | 2.3% | 1.8% | 11.9% |
| Asian (non-Hispanic) | 1.3% | 1.1% | 5.9% |
| Two or More Races (non-Hispanic) | 5.6% | 4.2% | 4.3% |
| American Indian & Alaska Native (non-Hispanic) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander (non-Hispanic) | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some Other Race (non-Hispanic) | 0.6% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Diversity Index | 22.7 | 18.9 | 61.4 |
Age in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Age | 42.5 | 44.8 | 38.9 |
| Under 18 % | 18.9% | 18.1% | 22.0% |
| Age 18-24 % | 6.8% | 8.0% | 9.1% |
| Age 25-34 % | 14.9% | 12.0% | 13.7% |
| Age 35-44 % | 13.3% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| Age 45-64 % | 24.6% | 27.4% | 24.8% |
| Age 65 and Over % | 21.5% | 22.4% | 17.2% |
Households and families in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households | 9,453 | 597,159 | 129,227,496 |
| Average Household Size | 1.9 | 2.3 | 2.5 |
| Family Households | 44.6% | 60.7% | 64.2% |
| Households with Children | 23.7% | 23.7% | 29.5% |
| Single-Parent Families | 17.7% | 12.7% | 17.3% |
| People Living Alone | 46.5% | 30.7% | 28.7% |
| Never Married | 40.8% | 29.1% | 34.4% |
Income and poverty in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | $35,261 | $43,742 | $44,673 |
| Households Under $25,000 | 21.1% | 15.0% | 14.6% |
| Households $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| Households $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.9% | 18.4% | 17.5% |
| Households $200,000 or More | 4.5% | 9.4% | 13.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 10.7% | 12.5% |
| Below 200% of Poverty | 41.6% | 26.0% | 28.2% |
| SNAP Households | 21.9% | 12.0% | n/a |
Housing in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Housing Units | 10,164 | 751,876 | 143,775,355 |
| Single-Family Detached Homes | 50.9% | 70.0% | 61.3% |
| Buildings with 5+ Units | 25.5% | 9.1% | 19.1% |
| Vacancy Rate | 7.0% | 20.6% | 10.1% |
| Median Year Structure Built | 1,965.0 | 1,977.0 | 1,980.0 |
| Renter-Occupied | 46.2% | 25.7% | 34.8% |
| Rent as % of Household Income | 29.8% | 29.4% | 30.6% |
| Median Property Tax | $2,465 | $3,036 | n/a |
Education in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than High School | 5.8% | 5.2% | 10.4% |
| High School Graduate | 34.9% | 30.1% | 26.0% |
| Some College or Associate Degree | 30.4% | 28.5% | 27.9% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.8% | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Graduate or Professional Degree | 10.1% | 13.7% | 14.1% |
Work and commuting in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Force Participation | 56.8% | 61.7% | 63.5% |
| Drove Alone to Work | 67.9% | 70.8% | 68.8% |
| Public Transit | 0.4% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked to Work | 4.1% | 3.4% | 2.4% |
| Commutes Under 15 Minutes | 56.4% | 32.7% | 26.0% |
| Commutes Over an Hour | 5.9% | 6.9% | 8.6% |
| Households Without a Car | 13.6% | 6.8% | n/a |
Origins and language in Augusta, Maine
| Statistic | Augusta | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Born in State of Residence | 67.4% | 59.6% | 57.3% |
| Naturalised Citizens | 1.9% | 2.1% | 7.4% |
| Non-Citizens | 0.9% | 1.9% | 6.8% |
| Speaks Only English at Home | 93.7% | 94.0% | 77.7% |
| Speaks Spanish at Home | 1.2% | 1.0% | 13.6% |
| Limited English Proficiency | 6.8% | 6.2% | 16.7% |