The Town FilesKennebec County, Maine
126,808 people. The median home is worth $238,200 (typical Maine town: $238,950) and the median household earns $69,077.
Towns in Kennebec County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Augusta | 18,899 | $201,000 | $47,979 | 42.5 |
| Waterville | 15,828 | $184,600 | $53,580 | 35.5 |
| Winslow | 7,948 | $225,300 | $70,917 | 47.6 |
| Oakland | 6,230 | $236,000 | $77,813 | 40.2 |
| Winthrop | 6,121 | $294,800 | $86,470 | 43.6 |
| Gardiner | 5,961 | $221,600 | $71,782 | 42.0 |
| Winslow | 5,318 | $217,900 | $59,547 | 42.2 |
| Sidney | 4,645 | $336,200 | $83,488 | 43.0 |
| Vassalboro | 4,520 | $244,300 | $72,300 | 44.5 |
| China | 4,408 | $240,000 | $96,309 | 40.9 |
| Monmouth | 4,066 | $274,100 | $74,648 | 46.2 |
| West Gardiner | 3,671 | $305,100 | $96,172 | 43.5 |
| Litchfield | 3,586 | $243,900 | $84,904 | 46.4 |
| Clinton | 3,370 | $187,000 | $71,458 | 50.7 |
| Belgrade | 3,250 | $312,200 | $88,338 | 47.3 |
| Farmingdale | 2,995 | $249,700 | $71,635 | 45.8 |
| Pittston | 2,875 | $238,700 | $86,614 | 41.4 |
| Chelsea | 2,778 | $182,300 | $85,471 | 42.2 |
| Benton | 2,715 | $176,700 | $61,437 | 42.8 |
| Winthrop | 2,666 | $244,900 | $61,058 | 37.3 |
| Windsor | 2,632 | $228,800 | $63,178 | 43.5 |
| Readfield | 2,597 | $326,400 | $86,504 | 48.1 |
| Hallowell | 2,570 | $295,300 | $68,398 | 50.3 |
| Oakland | 2,536 | $167,000 | $44,848 | 32.6 |
People and housing
| Kennebec County | Typical Maine town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,200 | $238,950 |
| Median rent | $992 | $1,027 |
| Median household income | $69,077 | $68,967 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 46.9 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.9% | 28.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 10.7% |
Jobs and pay
62,487 jobs in 2024, average pay $60,846 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 646 storm events in Kennebec County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Kennebec County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4754: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| September 14, 2023 | Hurricane | EM-3598: Hurricane Lee |
| July 6, 2023 | Flood | DR-4719: Severe Storm And Flooding |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4522: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3444: Covid-19 |
| January 2, 2018 | Severe Storm | DR-4354: Severe Storm And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).