Waterville

City in Kennebec County, Maine

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Waterville is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, with 15,828 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 108 ft (33 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Oakland, 4.2 miles NW.

About Waterville

Waterville is a city in Kennebec County, Maine, United States, on the west bank of the Kennebec River. A college town, the city is home to Colby College and Thomas College.

As of the 2020 census the population was 15,828. Along with Augusta, Waterville is one of the principal cities of the Augusta-Waterville, ME Micropolitan Statistical Area.

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Living in Waterville

Median household income
$53,580
Median home value
$184,600
Median rent
$978/mo
Median age
35.5
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Waterville, ME population

Waterville had 15,828 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census15,828
Density1,170 per sq mi (452 per km²)

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

Waterville at a glance

StateMaine (ME)
CountyKennebec County
TypeCity
Population15,828 (2020)
Land area13.53 sq mi (35.0 km²)
Water area0.47 sq mi (1.23 km²)
Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Coordinates44.5453° N, 69.6614° W
ZIP code04901
Official websitewaterville-me.gov
Census code (GEOID)2380740

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

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Frequently asked questions about Waterville

What county is Waterville in?

Waterville is in Kennebec County, Maine.

What is the population of Waterville, ME?

15,828 people lived in Waterville at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Waterville, ME?

The ZIP code of Waterville is 04901.

What is the elevation of Waterville?

108 feet (33 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Waterville?

Oakland (4.2 mi), Winslow (4.4 mi), Fairfield (7.4 mi), Benton (7.7 mi), Vassalboro (8.0 mi).

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