Damariscotta
Town in Lincoln County, Maine
Damariscotta is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, with 2,297 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 148 ft (45 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Newcastle, 4.3 miles NW.
- 2,297residents (2020 Census)
- 148 ftelevation · 45 m
- 12.4 sq miland area · 32.2 km²
- 185 / sq mipopulation density
- 04543ZIP code
About Damariscotta
Damariscotta (/dæmrɪˈskɒtə/ DAM-rih-SKOT-ə) is a town in Lincoln County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,297 at the 2020 census. A popular tourist destination known for its oysters, the towns of Damariscotta and Newcastle are linked by the Main Street bridge over the Damariscotta River, forming the "Twin Villages". The name Damariscotta derives from an Algonquian word 'Madamescontee' which means place of abundance of small fish (alewives), and is shared with a census-designated place located within the town.
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Living in Damariscotta
- Median household income
- $59,423
- Median home value
- $363,500
- Median rent
- $1,027/mo
- Median age
- 49.3
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Damariscotta had 2,297 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,297 |
|---|---|
| Density | 185 per sq mi (71 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Damariscotta at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Lincoln County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,297 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.43 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Water area | 2.28 sq mi (5.90 km²) |
| Elevation | 148 ft (45 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.0226° N, 69.4906° W |
| ZIP code | 04543 |
| Official website | townofdamariscotta.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2301516235 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Damariscotta
- Newcastle4.3 mi NW
- Bremen4.8 mi SE
- Nobleboro5.4 mi N
- Edgecomb6.7 mi SW
- Friendship8.6 mi SE
- Alna8.6 mi NW
- Waldoboro8.7 mi NE
- Bristol9.3 mi S
- Wiscasset9.9 mi W
- South Bristol10.2 mi S
- Jefferson10.4 mi N
- Cushing11.5 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Damariscotta
What county is Damariscotta in?
Damariscotta is in Lincoln County, Maine.
What is the population of Damariscotta, ME?
2,297 people lived in Damariscotta at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Damariscotta, ME?
The ZIP code of Damariscotta is 04543.
What is the elevation of Damariscotta?
148 feet (45 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Damariscotta?
Newcastle (4.3 mi), Bremen (4.8 mi), Nobleboro (5.4 mi), Edgecomb (6.7 mi), Friendship (8.6 mi).
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