Bowdoin
Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine

Bowdoin is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, with 3,136 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 295 ft (90 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sabattus, 5.2 miles W.
- 3,136residents (2020 Census)
- 295 ftelevation · 90 m
- 43.5 sq miland area · 112.6 km²
- 72 / sq mipopulation density
- 04287ZIP code
About Bowdoin
Bowdoin is a town in Sagadahoc County, Maine, United States. Bowdoin is included in the Lewiston-Auburn, Maine metropolitan New England City and Town Area. The population was 3,136 at the 2020 census.
Bowdoin is located 36 miles (58 km) north-northeast of Portland, and 28 miles (45 km) miles south-southwest of Augusta (Maine's state capital).
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Living in Bowdoin
- Median household income
- $91,239
- Median home value
- $292,800
- Median age
- 44.3
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Bowdoin had 3,136 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,136 |
|---|---|
| Density | 72 per sq mi (28 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Bowdoin at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Sagadahoc County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,136 (2020) |
| Land area | 43.46 sq mi (112.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0734° N, 69.9707° W |
| ZIP code | 04287 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302306260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Bowdoin
- Sabattus5.2 mi W
- Bowdoinham5.7 mi E
- Lisbon Falls6.2 mi SW
- Lisbon6.5 mi SW
- Wales7.0 mi NW
- Litchfield7.1 mi N
- Topsham7.5 mi S
- Richmond7.6 mi NE
- Lewiston10.1 mi W
- Monmouth11.3 mi N
- Durham11.4 mi SW
- West Gardiner11.5 mi NE
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Frequently asked questions about Bowdoin
What county is Bowdoin in?
Bowdoin is in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
What is the population of Bowdoin, ME?
3,136 people lived in Bowdoin at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Bowdoin, ME?
The ZIP code of Bowdoin is 04287.
What is the elevation of Bowdoin?
295 feet (90 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Bowdoin?
Sabattus (5.2 mi), Bowdoinham (5.7 mi), Lisbon Falls (6.2 mi), Lisbon (6.5 mi), Wales (7.0 mi).
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