Bowdoin

Town in Sagadahoc County, Maine

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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.

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, ME population

Bowdoin had 3,136 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,136
Density72 per sq mi (28 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Bowdoin at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountySagadahoc County
TypeTown
Population3,136 (2020)
Land area43.46 sq mi (112.6 km²)
Water area0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²)
Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Coordinates44.0734° N, 69.9707° W
ZIP code04287
Census code (GEOID)2302306260

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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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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