Augusta, 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 396 years ago in 1627.

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Location of Augusta on Maine map.

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 (396 years ago)
Time Zone : UTC−05:00
Local time : 15:29:17 (18th December 2024)
Postal code : 04330
Density : 125 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : -2.07% (2010-2020)
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Geography

Augusta is located at 44°18'38"N 69°46'46"W (44.3106200, -69.7794900).

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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

Augusta zip code is 04330. County name: Kennebec, County fips: 23011

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Best Things to Do in Augusta

1 Maine State Museum

Rating: 4.7 (480)

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Maine State Museum

2 Viles Arboretum

Rating: 4.7 (288)

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Viles Arboretum

3 Old Fort Western

Rating: 4.6 (178)

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Old Fort Western

4 Mill Park

Rating: 4.3 (162)

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Mill Park

5 Bicentennial Park

Rating: 4.6 (47)

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Bicentennial Park

Other Places in Augusta

1 Augusta City Hall

Rating: 4.1 (22)

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Augusta City Hall

2 Bureau of Motor Vehicles

Rating: 3.2 (17)

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Bureau of Motor Vehicles

3 Augusta City Clerk

Rating: 4.5 (2)

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4 Maine Department of Education

Rating: 5 (1)

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5 Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

Rating: 4 (1)

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Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry

6 Truck Parking Area

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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
461704 Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta (ME) 04330-0000

Stations (20)

Amtrak & bus stations near Augusta, 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 Office

Post offices near Augusta

Post Office Name City ZIP
Augusta Post Office Augusta (ME) 04330

Other places with the same name (12)

  • Augusta , Georgia The third most populous city in Georgia. It is located on the Savannah River in eastern Georgia. Augusta is known for its many golf courses, its many parks and green spaces, and its many attractions, such as the Augusta National Golf Club and the Augusta Museum of History. with a population of 197,166 people.
  • Augusta , New York town of the United States with a population of 2,029 people.
  • Augusta , Arkansas town in Arkansas with a population of 1,929 people.
  • Augusta , Wisconsin city in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin with a population of 1,517 people.
  • Augusta , Ohio Augusta is a city in Carroll County, Ohio with a population of 1,507 people.
  • Augusta , Kansas City in Butler County, Kansas, United States with a population of 1,216 people.
  • Augusta , Kentucky city in Kentucky, United States with a population of 1,142 people.
  • Augusta , Michigan village in Michigan with a population of 896 people.
  • Augusta , Illinois human settlement in Hancock County, Illinois, United States of America with a population of 534 people.
  • Augusta , Missouri city in St. Charles County, Missouri, United States with a population of 267 people.
  • Augusta , Minnesota human settlement in United States of America with a population of 102 people.

Other cities in Kennebec County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kennebec County , ME. (more)

City Name Population Title
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