Augusta Kennebec County, Maine
Augusta: County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city
About
Augusta is a city located in the county of Kennebec in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 19,136 and a population density of 127 people per km². After 9 years in 2019 city had an estimated population of 18,697 inhabitants.
The city was created 393 years ago in 1627.
Geography
Augusta is located at 44°18'38"N 69°46'46"W (44.3106200, -69.7794900).
Weather
Augusta forecast: A chance of rain showers before 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 2pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. more
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Augusta Quick Facts
| Population : | 18,697 (2019) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Kennebec County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 150.31 km2 |
| Named for : | Augustus, Augusta Dearborn |
| Altitude : | 66 feet / 20 meters |
| Capital city : | Augusta is capital of Maine, Kennebec County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1628 (393 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
| Local time : | 14:24:03 (19th June 2021) |
| Postal code : | 04330 |
| Density : | 124 Pop. per km² as of 2019 |
| Population growth : | -2.35% (2010-2019) |
| Weather : | 80℉ Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Augusta decreased by 2.35% in 9 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 19,136 | - | census |
| 2011 | 18,993 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 18,916 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 18,767 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 18,727 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 18,508 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 18,574 | 0.36% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 18,624 | 0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 18,648 | 0.13% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 18,697 | 0.26% | estimation process |
People born in Augusta (65)
People born in Augusta, including actor Richard Dysart, actress and model Rachel Nichols, politician Samuel Cony, you can see a list of people who born in Augusta.
- Richard H. Vose (Governor of Maine (1803-1864))
- Joseph H. Williams (Governor of Maine (1814-1896))
- Julia Clukey (American luger)
- Judith Tarr (American fantasy writer, historian)
- Melville Fuller (United States federal judge (1833-1910))
- John F. Potter (American politician (1817-1899))
- Frank H. Foss (American politician (1865-1947))
- George W. Ladd (American politician (1818-1892))
- Peleg Sprague (United States federal judge)
- Travis Roy (American ice hockey player)
- Thea White (American actress)
- Clark Gesner (American actor and musician)
- David Peoples (American college golfer, professional golfer, PGA Tour member)
- Don Brennan (American baseball player)
- Dorianne Laux (American poet)
- Edward Francis Winslow (Union Army general)
- George Huntington Hartford (American mayor)
- Gil Whitney (American weather presenter)
Schools
College & universities near Augusta
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461704 | Capilo School of Hair Design | Augusta (ME) | 04330-0000 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Augusta
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| WST | Wiscasset, Maine | 279 Bath Rd. | BUS |
| DAM | Damariscotta, Maine | 167 Main St. | BUS |
| WDR | Waldoboro, Maine | US hwy 1 and hwy 32 | BUS |
| BAT | Bath, Maine | 10 State Rd | BUS |
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Other cities in Kennebec County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Waterville | 16,558 | City in Maine, United States |
| Winslow | 7,618 | Town in Maine |
| Oakland | 6,309 | Town in Kennebec County in the U. |
| Winthrop | 5,993 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Gardiner | 5,653 | City in Maine |
| Sidney | 4,468 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Vassalboro | 4,368 | City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
| China | 4,302 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Monmouth | 4,136 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Clinton | 3,354 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
| Belgrade | 3,149 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA |
| Farmingdale | 2,925 | Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
| Chelsea | 2,750 | Town in Maine, US |
| Pittston | 2,735 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
| Benton | 2,713 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Windsor | 2,609 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Augusta distances to largest Maine cities