Augusta, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Augusta, Maine Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
18,662
Unemployment
5.2%
Poverty
17.7%
Median Home
$145,700
Median Income
$38,842
Median Rent
$729
Augusta SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
5
Safety
4
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
9
Augusta, ME Crime Report
692
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,709.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
58.13%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Augusta / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 692 | 3,709.9 | 1,264.8 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 75 | 402.1 | 108.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 16 | 85.8 | 12.6 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 203.7 | 58.4 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 617 | 3,307.8 | 1,156.2 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 75 | 402.1 | 148.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 524 | 2,809.2 | 943.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 96.5 | 63.8 | 246.0 |
Augusta, ME Cost Of Living
99
Augusta's Overall Cost Of Living
Augusta's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Augusta | Maine | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 109 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 102 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 115 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 110 | 100 | |
Augusta, ME Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY 3.0
Rankings for Augusta in Maine
Map Of Augusta, ME
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Population over time in Augusta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 18,662 | 0.1% |
| 2019 | 18,635 | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 18,626 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 18,691 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 18,772 | -0.7% |
| 2015 | 18,898 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,002 | -0.5% |
| 2013 | 19,088 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 19,140 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 19,150 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Augusta
| Race | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.3% | 92.6% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 1.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.6% | 2.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.8% | 1.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Augusta
| Gender | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Augusta for adults over 25
| Education | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Augusta, Maine
| Income | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.2% | 5.3% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.9% | 4.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 13.6% | 9.7% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.5% | 9.3% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.5% | 13.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.8% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 10.4% | 15.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 5.5% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 4.9% | 8.3% |
