Gardiner, Maine
Gardiner: City in Maine
About
Gardiner is a city located in the county of Kennebec in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,800 and a population density of 135 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 5,685 inhabitants.
The city was created 222 years ago in 1803.
Quick Facts about Gardiner
| Population : | 5,685 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Kennebec County |
| Postal code : | 04345 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 42.91 km2 |
| Official name : | Gardiner |
| Altitude : | 23 feet / 7 meters |
| Establishment : | February 02, 1803 (222 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Eastern Time Zone |
| Local time : | 02:04:18 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 132 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gardiner is located at 44°13'48"N 69°46'31"W (44.2300700, -69.7753200).
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Official website of Gardiner
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Gardiner decreased by 2.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,800 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,755 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,732 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,687 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,676 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,650 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,663 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,667 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,662 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,653 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,685 | 0.56% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 66,258 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 59,035 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 12.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 66,427 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 58,965 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 12.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 9.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 46.4% |
| White only, percent : | 81.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 3.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 11.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 2,111 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.7% |
Gardiner zip code is 04345.
County name: Kennebec, County
fips: 23011
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 40.7% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $205,900 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,444 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $577 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $930 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 25,538 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.18 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 95.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 97.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 4.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 160,927 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 459,499 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,048,548 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 937,388 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $15,460 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 16.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $48,105 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,548 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 28.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 4,202 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,364 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,236 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 374 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,562 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 379 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,510 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,435.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 24.21 |
People born in Gardiner (19)
People born in Gardiner, including Governor of Maine Burton M. Cross, politician Horace Hildreth, politician Charles Russell Clason, .
List
- John W. Heselton (American politician (1900-1962)) he was born in 17/03/1900
- John R. Swanton (American anthropologist and linguist) he was born in 19/02/1873
- Dorothy Clarke Wilson (American writer (1904-2003)) she was born in 01/01/1904
- Edward Hunter (Officer in the United States Army) he was born in 22/11/1839
- George Plaisted Sanderson (American politician) he was born in 22/11/1836
- William Clark Noble (American sculptor) he was born in 10/02/1858
- William Diamond (Maine State Senator) he was born in 19/02/1945
- Milton Gordon (American sociologist) he was born in 03/10/1918
- Robert Benjamin Lewis (American author and inventor) he was born in 01/01/1802
- Henrietta Edgecomb Hooker (American botanist (1851—1929)) she was born in 12/12/1851
- Augustus P. Davis he was born in 10/05/1835
- Kate Vannah (American organist, pianist, composer, and writer) she was born in 01/01/1855
- Floyd C. Bagley (American politician) he was born in 20/03/1922
- Dave Cloutier (American football safety in the American Football League (AFL) for the Boston Patriots) he was born in 22/11/1938
- Oliver B. Clason (American lawyer and politician) he was born in 28/09/1850
- Arlene Clay (American symphony performer, volunteer plane spotter and Alaskan judge) she was born in 02/08/1912
Schools in Gardiner
College & universities near Gardiner, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 461704 | Capilo School of Hair Design | Augusta (ME) | 04330-0000 |
| 480064 | Purdue University Global-Augusta | Augusta (ME) | 04330 |
| 161217 | University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta (ME) | 04330-9410 |
| 161563 | Thomas College | Waterville (ME) | 04901-5097 |
| 160977 | Bates College | Lewiston (ME) | 04240 |
Stations (20)
Amtrak & bus stations near Gardiner, ME
| 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 |
Post offices near Gardiner
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gardiner Post Office | Gardiner (ME) | 04345 |
| South Gardiner Post Office | South Gardiner (ME) | 04359 |
| Hallowell Post Office | Hallowell (ME) | 04347 |
| Augusta Post Office | Augusta (ME) | 04330 |
| Water Str Post Office | Augusta (ME) | 04330 |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Gardiner , New York town in New York with a population of 5,594 people.
Other cities in Kennebec County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 18,747 | County seat in Kennebec County, Maine, USA and Maine federated state capital city |
| 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 |
| 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
Gardiner distances to largest Maine cities
