Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 15 h 32 min4:54 am – 8:26 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 8 h 51 min7:11 am – 4:02 pm
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People26,690 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 42.612,370 householdsMedian household income $54,775Median home value $217,300Median rent $950 a month62% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,447 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting5.3% unemployment rate58% of adults are in the labour force, 12,080 employedMain industries: education and health care 28%, retail 12%, public administration 11%Average commute 22 minutes70% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 3% walk or cycle, 14% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages29% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher94% finished high school, 11% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 94%, French or Haitian Creole 4%, Spanish 1%1% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Natural hazardsOverall risk Relatively LowKennebec County, ME, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsWinter weather Very HighIce storm Very HighLightning Relatively HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality85% of days had good air in 2025311 of 365 days measured54 moderate daysMedian index 34, worst day 96main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Kennebec County monitors, ME
Internet at home89% of households have a broadband subscription77% have cable, fibre or DSL9% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterGreater Augusta Utility Districtserves 13,750 people from ground waterNo health-based violations since 20212 monitoring or reporting violations since 2021Source: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
