Augusta is a city in Maine state in USA with a population of 18662 residents.. The poverty rate of Augusta is 17.7%, which is 26% higher than national average. The typical household in Augusta earns $38842 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 57.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Augusta, only 92% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Augusta remained 5.2%, which is 11% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Augusta, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 28% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Augusta is 99, which is 1% lower than national average. Median home value in Augusta is $145700 , which is 37% lower than national average. While median income in Augusta remained $38842, which is 42% lower than national average.