Augusta, ME Demographics

A map of Augusta's Population by Race

Augusta, Maine had a population of 18,899 in 2020. It was 88.4% White, 1.1% Black, 2.2% Asian, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Augusta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is the 10th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Augusta's White Population

16,708 residents of Augusta identify as White, or 88.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #134 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is less White than neighboring Hallowell (91.9% White), Farmingdale (92% White), Randolph (90.9% White), Gardiner (90.1% White), and Oakland (92.3% White).

Augusta's Black Population

212 residents of Augusta identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Black than neighboring Hallowell (0.3% Black), Farmingdale (0.9% Black), Randolph (0.5% Black), Gardiner (0.7% Black), and Oakland (0.4% Black).

Augusta's Asian Population

416 residents of Augusta identify as Asian, or 2.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #17 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Asian than neighboring Hallowell (1.3% Asian), Farmingdale (1.3% Asian), Randolph (0.3% Asian), Gardiner (0.5% Asian), and Oakland (0.5% Asian).

Augusta's Hispanic Population

510 residents of Augusta identify as Hispanic, or 2.7%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #18 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Hispanic than neighboring Hallowell (1.8% Hispanic), Farmingdale (2% Hispanic), Randolph (2.4% Hispanic), Gardiner (2% Hispanic), and Oakland (1.6% Hispanic).

Augusta's Native American/Other Population

168 residents of Augusta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #36 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmingdale (0.6% Native American/Other), Randolph (0.6% Native American/Other), Gardiner (0.8% Native American/Other), and Oakland (0.6% Native American/Other).

Augusta's Multiracial Population

885 residents of Augusta identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Augusta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Augusta is ranked #31 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Augusta is more Multiracial than neighboring Hallowell (3.8% Multiracial), and Farmingdale (3.5% Multiracial). Augusta is less Multiracial than neighboring Randolph (5.3% Multiracial), and Gardiner (5.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.