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 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 18,747 inhabitants.
The city was created 395 years ago in 1627.
Quick Facts about Augusta
Population : | 18,747 (2020) |
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 (395 years ago) |
Time Zone : | UTC−05:00 |
Local time : | 07:44:49 (9th February 2023) |
Postal code : | 04330 |
Density : | 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | -2.07% (2010-2020) |



Geography
Augusta is located at 44°18'38"N 69°46'46"W (44.3106200, -69.7794900).
Augusta map
- Official Website
Official website of Augusta
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Augusta decreased by 2.07% in 10 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 |
2020 | 18,747 | 0.27% | estimation process |
Best Things to Do in Augusta
1 Maine State Museum
230 State St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Viles Arboretum
153 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Old Fort Western
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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4 Mill Park
2-32 ME-104, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Bicentennial Park
48 Park St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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Other Places in Augusta
1 Augusta City Hall
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330 ➦ Show Map
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2 Bureau of Motor Vehicles
101 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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3 Augusta City Clerk
16 Cony St, Augusta, ME 04330 ➦ Show Map
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4 Maine Department of Education
111 Sewall St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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5 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry
18 Elkins Lane, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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6 Truck Parking Area
101 Hospital St, Augusta, ME 04330, United States ➦ Show Map
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People born in Augusta (65)
People born in Augusta, including actor Richard Dysart, actress and model Rachel Nichols, politician Samuel Cony, .
List
- Richard H. Vose (Governor of Maine (1803-1864)) he was born in 08/11/1803
- Joseph H. Williams (Governor of Maine (1814-1896)) he was born in 02/06/1814
- Julia Clukey (American luger) she was born in 29/04/1985
- Judith Tarr (American fantasy writer, historian) she was born in 01/01/1955
- Melville Fuller (United States federal judge (1833-1910)) he was born in 11/02/1833
- John F. Potter (American politician (1817-1899)) he was born in 11/05/1817
- Frank H. Foss (American politician (1865-1947)) he was born in 20/09/1865
- George W. Ladd (American politician (1818-1892)) he was born in 28/09/1818
- Peleg Sprague (United States federal judge) he was born in 27/04/1793
- Travis Roy (American ice hockey player) he was born in 17/04/1975
- Thea White (American actress) she was born in 16/06/1940
- Clark Gesner (American actor and musician) he was born in 27/03/1938
- David Peoples (American college golfer, professional golfer, PGA Tour member) he was born in 09/01/1960
- Don Brennan (American baseball player) he was born in 02/12/1903
- Dorianne Laux (American poet) she was born in 10/01/1952
- Edward Francis Winslow (Union Army general) he was born in 23/09/1837
- George Huntington Hartford (American mayor) he was born in 05/09/1833
- Gil Whitney (American weather presenter) he was born in 18/08/1940
Schools in Augusta
College & universities near Augusta, ME
Code | Name | City | ZIP |
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461704 | Capilo School of Hair Design | Augusta (ME) | 04330-0000 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Augusta, ME
Code | Name | Address | Type |
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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 |
Post offices near Augusta
Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
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Augusta Post Office | Augusta (ME) | 04330 |
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Other cities in Kennebec County
Cities, Towns, Neighborhoods & Other Populated Places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)
City Name | Population | Title |
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Waterville | 16,579 | City in Maine, United States |
Winslow | 7,654 | Town in Maine |
Oakland | 6,341 | Town in Kennebec County in the U. |
Winthrop | 6,029 | Town in Maine, United States |
Gardiner | 5,685 | City in Maine |
Sidney | 4,543 | Town in Maine, United States |
Vassalboro | 4,420 | City in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
China | 4,339 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Monmouth | 4,172 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Clinton | 3,369 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Belgrade | 3,150 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, USA |
Farmingdale | 2,925 | Human settlement in Kennebec County, Maine, United States of America |
Pittston | 2,819 | Town in Maine, United States of America |
Chelsea | 2,753 | Town in Maine, US |
Benton | 2,720 | Town in Maine, United States |
Windsor | 2,620 | Town in Kennebec County, Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Augusta distances to largest Maine cities