Augusta, Maine
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Airport
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Augusta State Airport stands as a notable airport in Augusta, Maine, providing services and access to a diverse set of nearby communities. The surrounding region depends on destinations like this one to meet daily needs, and the 30-minute driving radius captures the practical extent of that relationship. The following analysis examines the demographic landscape within reach.
Population catchment
An estimated 52,203 people live within 30 minutes of Augusta State Airport, distributed among 8 incorporated communities. Augusta is the population center of the area with 18,899 residents, representing 36% of the overall catchment. Beyond Augusta, the next most populous communities are Waterville at 15,828 and Gardiner at 5,961, reflecting additional population depth in the region. This population base reflects the density and reach of the area served by this airport.
Regional dependence
Smaller communities in the area often depend on the services and infrastructure concentrated near Augusta and Augusta State Airport. 5 of the 8 communities in this catchment have populations under 5,000, suggesting that residents of these towns regularly travel to larger population centers for shopping, healthcare, and employment. This pattern of regional dependence is common across Maine, where smaller incorporated places rely on nearby anchors for essential services.
Geographic interpretation
The catchment area around Augusta State Airport exhibits predominantly suburban characteristics. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. The population distribution, with Augusta serving as the primary anchor, suggests a moderately concentrated settlement pattern where most residents are concentrated in a few larger communities. At a median of 2,618 residents, most communities within the 30-minute radius are substantially smaller compared to the leading population center. This geographic profile shapes the way residents interact with regional destinations and services.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta (city), ME | 18,899 |
| 2 | Waterville (city), ME | 15,828 |
| 3 | Gardiner (city), ME | 5,961 |
| 4 | Winthrop (CDP), ME | 2,666 |
| 5 | Hallowell (city), ME | 2,570 |
| 6 | Oakland (CDP), ME | 2,536 |
| 7 | Farmingdale (CDP), ME | 2,000 |
| 8 | Randolph (CDP), ME | 1,743 |
Hospital
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Situated in Augusta, Maine, Riverview Psychiatric Center functions as a key hospital serving the broader regional population. The critical healthcare facility plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 62,681 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Riverview Psychiatric Center, spread across 12 distinct incorporated communities. Augusta, with a population of 18,899, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 30% of the reachable population. Following Augusta, Waterville adds 15,828 residents, while Gardiner contributes 5,961, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Riverview Psychiatric Center. With 8 of 12 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Augusta. Riverview Psychiatric Center benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Maine.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Riverview Psychiatric Center form a suburban corridor. The area features a suburban pattern where several communities of moderate size coexist with smaller towns, creating a varied demographic landscape. Augusta dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 2,593 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Maine.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta (city), ME | 18,899 |
| 2 | Waterville (city), ME | 15,828 |
| 3 | Gardiner (city), ME | 5,961 |
| 4 | Winslow (CDP), ME | 5,318 |
| 5 | Winthrop (CDP), ME | 2,666 |
| 6 | Fairfield (CDP), ME | 2,616 |
| 7 | Hallowell (city), ME | 2,570 |
| 8 | Oakland (CDP), ME | 2,536 |
| 9 | Farmingdale (CDP), ME | 2,000 |
| 10 | Richmond (CDP), ME | 1,810 |
| 11 | Randolph (CDP), ME | 1,743 |
| 12 | Bowdoinham (CDP), ME | 734 |
Target
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Situated in Augusta, Maine, Target functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.
Population catchment
Approximately 64,218 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Target, spread across 14 distinct incorporated communities. Augusta, with a population of 18,899, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 29% of the reachable population. Following Augusta, Waterville adds 15,828 residents, while Gardiner contributes 5,961, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.
Regional dependence
Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Target. With 10 of 14 communities registering populations under 5,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Augusta. Target benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Maine.
Geographic interpretation
Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Target form a suburban corridor. A mix of mid-sized communities characterizes the area, with some places exceeding 10,000 residents while others maintain smaller-town populations. Augusta dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a moderately concentrated distribution. A median population of 2,553 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Maine.
Identifiers: city · CDP
| Rank | Community | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Augusta (city), ME | 18,899 |
| 2 | Waterville (city), ME | 15,828 |
| 3 | Gardiner (city), ME | 5,961 |
| 4 | Winslow (CDP), ME | 5,318 |
| 5 | Winthrop (CDP), ME | 2,666 |
| 6 | Fairfield (CDP), ME | 2,616 |
| 7 | Hallowell (city), ME | 2,570 |
| 8 | Oakland (CDP), ME | 2,536 |
| 9 | Farmingdale (CDP), ME | 2,000 |
| 10 | Richmond (CDP), ME | 1,810 |
| 11 | Randolph (CDP), ME | 1,743 |
| 12 | Sabattus (CDP), ME | 787 |
| 13 | Greene (CDP), ME | 750 |
| 14 | Bowdoinham (CDP), ME | 734 |