West Gardiner town, Maine
West Gardiner town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
West Gardiner town is a geographic entity located in Kennebec County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,678. The land area covers 24.63 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 3,678 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 43.5 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,273 | ±274 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,329 | ±281 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,273 | ±274 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 56 | ±59 |
| Median Home Value | $305,100 | ±$41,885 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,087 | ±$150 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $96,172 | ±$30,262 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,165 | ±$2,966 |
| Poverty Rate | 9% | ±7.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 334 | ±270 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% | ±2.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,301 | ±226 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 96.2% | ±28.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF WEST GARDINER
GUS Population: 3,700 (2024)
ID: 193440
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TREASURER
318 SPEARS CORNER RD, WEST GARDINER ME 04345-3512
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GUS Population: 128,461 (2024)
ID: 166153
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY
125 STATE ST, STE 1, AUGUSTA ME 04330-5631
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School West Gardiner | PK-05 | West Gardiner, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Lewiston, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bowdoin, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Bowdoinham, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Nearby | N | Augusta, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Litchfield, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Chelsea, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Augusta, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-08 | Augusta, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Dresden, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Capilo School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 8.1 mi away | 43 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME, 04330-0000 |
2076219941200
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GARDINER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.2 mi away | 152 WATER STREET, GARDINER, ME, 04345 |
(207) 582-3312
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University of Maine at Augusta
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College | 8.7 mi away | 46 University Dr, Augusta, ME, 04330-9410 |
2076213000
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HUBBARD FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 5.9 mi away | 115 SECOND STREET, HALLOWELL, ME, 04347 |
(207) 622-6582
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Bates College
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College | 18.2 mi away | 2 Andrews Road, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077866000
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CHARLES M. BAILEY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.5 mi away | 39 BOWDOIN STREET, WINTHROP, ME, 04364 |
(207) 377-8673
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Central Maine Community College
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College | 18.9 mi away | 1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME, 04210-6436 |
2077555100
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LITHGOW PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 45 WINTHROP STREET, AUGUSTA, ME, 04330 |
(207) 626-2415
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Maine College of Health Professions
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College | 19.0 mi away | 70 Middle Street, Lewiston, ME, 04240 |
2077952840
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CUMSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 796 MAIN STREET, MONMOUTH, ME, 04259 |
(207) 933-4788
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at GARDINER, ME US, located 4.3 miles from West Gardiner town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 9.4° | 19.8° | 3.58" | 17.6" |
| February | 33.3° | 10.2° | 21.7° | 2.95" | 20.0" |
| March | 41.5° | 20.8° | 31.2° | 3.71" | 12.7" |
| April | 54.2° | 32.7° | 43.5° | 4.18" | 2.8" |
| May | 66.3° | 43.8° | 55.1° | 3.66" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.0° | 53.5° | 64.2° | 4.40" | 0.0" |
| July | 80.6° | 59.5° | 70.0° | 3.42" | 0.0" |
| August | 79.9° | 58.0° | 68.9° | 3.61" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.4° | 49.7° | 61.1° | 3.93" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.7° | 38.6° | 49.2° | 5.39" | 0.2" |
| November | 47.3° | 29.0° | 38.2° | 4.52" | 2.3" |
| December | 36.4° | 17.9° | 27.2° | 4.38" | 13.3" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gardiner city | City | 4.5 mi | — |
| Farmingdale CDP | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Hallowell city | City | 5.2 mi | — |
| Randolph CDP | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| Winthrop CDP | CDP | 7.8 mi | — |
| Richmond CDP | CDP | 9.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2301182945. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.