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Augusta is a city in Kennebec County.
It is the state capital and the county seat.
THe city reputedly was named after Pamela Augusta Dearborn, daughter of Revolutionary War Gen. Henry Dearborn.
The latitude of Augusta is 44.310N. The longitude is -69.78W.
It is in the Eastern Standard time zone. Elevation is 125 feet.The estimated population, in 2003, was 18,618.
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$29,921National
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Source: 2000 census, U.S. Census BureauFor more census details and comparisons, see our Augusta demographic reports
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7% of Augusta residents report German ancestry, and 13% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Augusta ancestry & family history guide.
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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Augusta was $19,145, compared with $21,587 nationally.
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19% of Augusta residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.
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Historic districts in Augusta include Crosby Street Historic District, Kennebec Arsenal Historic District ... View historic districts
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Median rent in Augusta, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $389. Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $845.
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Libraries in Augusta include Augusta - Lithgow Public Library, Maine State Library ... View libraries
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Newspapers in Augusta include Capital Weekly, Kennebec Journal
TV stations in Augusta include WCBB.
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The average commute time for Augusta workers is 17 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.
A total of 5 fatal motor vehicle accidents occurred in Augusta between 2001 and 2003, according to reports gathered by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This is a rate of 2.7 fatal crashes per 10,000 population, which was lower than the national norm.
Hotels in Augusta include Best Inn, Best Western Senator Inn & Spa, Comfort Inn Civic Center, Econo Lodge, Holiday Inn, Motel 6, Super 8.
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