Augusta, ME Employment

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2%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
30%
Household income NAT. AVG.
34%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$29,095$28,473$29,829
Median household income$38,842$50,826$55,322
Median income owner occupied$66,434$61,950$70,586
Median income renter occupied$25,832$28,066$35,192
Median earnings male$35,121$34,117$36,919
Median earnings female$29,979$25,068$26,250
Unemployment rate3.1%3.8%4.7%
Poverty level17.7%13.5%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Augusta is 2% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Augusta is 30% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Augusta is 34% lower than the national average
  • The poverty level in Augusta is 17% higher than the national average

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      $25,892 $38,842 $77,684
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      $33,880 $50,826 $101,652
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Augusta median earnings by income bracket

      Augusta employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry8.6%8.6%
      Manufacturing sector5.7%5.7%
      Financial & insurance services2.4%2.4%
      Wholesale & retail services24.8%24.8%
      Public administration10.7%10.7%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities7.4%7.4%
      Education, health & social services13.2%13.2%
      Other25.3%25.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Hallowell, ME2,444$56,9893.0%
      Richmond, ME1,740$54,6591.2%
      Gardiner, ME5,670$52,5455.0%
      Farmingdale, ME2,451$51,6196.7%
      Winthrop, ME2,476$48,58112.2%
      Augusta, ME18,662$38,84229.8%

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      Augusta, ME18,662$38,84229.8%
      Source: The Augusta, ME employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).
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