Waterville
City in Kennebec County, Maine

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.
- 15,828residents (2020 Census)
- 108 ftelevation · 33 m
- 13.5 sq miland area · 35.0 km²
- 1,170 / sq mipopulation density
- 04901ZIP code
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 had 15,828 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 15,828 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,170 per sq mi (452 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Waterville at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Kennebec County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 15,828 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.53 sq mi (35.0 km²) |
| Water area | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km²) |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.5453° N, 69.6614° W |
| ZIP code | 04901 |
| Official website | waterville-me.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2380740 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Waterville
- Oakland4.2 mi NW
- Winslow4.4 mi E
- Fairfield7.4 mi N
- Benton7.7 mi NE
- Vassalboro8.0 mi S
- Sidney8.7 mi SW
- Belgrade8.8 mi W
- Smithfield9.5 mi NW
- Clinton10.2 mi NE
- Albion10.9 mi E
- China11.0 mi SE
- Rome11.3 mi W
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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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