Augusta, ME
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Augusta, Maine Summary
Life in Augusta research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Augusta over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Augusta:
The population in Augusta is 18,895.
The median home value in Augusta is $149,500.
The median income in Augusta is $40,438.
The cost of living in Augusta is 99 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Augusta is $753.
The unemployment rate in Augusta is 8.3%.
The poverty rate in Augusta is 19.3%.
Table Of Contents
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
822
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,323.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
86.02%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Augusta / 100k People |
Maine / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 822 | 4,323.4 | 1,264.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 85 | 447.1 | 108.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.6 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 5 | 26.3 | 12.6 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 66 | 347.1 | 58.4 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 737 | 3,876.3 | 1,156.2 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 49 | 257.7 | 148.8 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 629 | 3,308.3 | 943.5 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 59 | 310.3 | 63.8 | 282.7 |
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 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 72 | 120 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 108 | 104 | 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
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Map Of Augusta, ME
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Population over time in Augusta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 18,662 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 18,635 | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 18,626 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 18,691 | -0.4% |
| 2017 | 18,772 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 18,898 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 19,002 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 19,088 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 19,140 | -0.1% |
| 2012 | 19,150 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Augusta
| Race | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91.1% | 92.0% | 59.4% |
| African American | 1.2% | 1.4% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 1.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.9% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 2.2% | 1.8% | 18.4% |
Gender in Augusta
| Gender | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.0% | 50.8% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.0% | 49.2% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Augusta for adults over 25
| Education | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 3.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 37.0% | 31.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 17.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Augusta, Maine
| Income | Augusta | ME | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 5.0% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.2% | 4.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.6% | 8.8% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.5% | 8.8% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 17.5% | 12.7% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.5% | 17.9% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.1% | 14.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 15.8% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.1% | 6.6% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 5.8% | 9.5% |
