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Bowdoinham, ME
Census-designated place in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
Population
766
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
215
ZIP codes
0
Bowdoinham and its ZIP codes
Bowdoinham at a glance
- Bowdoinham is about 4.8 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,400 (41% above Maine).
Local data for Bowdoinham, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Bowdoinham, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
21.8%
Median home value
$419,400
Homeownership
73.3%
Bachelor's or higher
65.2%
Median age
37.6
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (154), Italian Americans (66), Polish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sagadahoc County. PPP loans are for Bowdoinham.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,301
17,054 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,499
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.5B
FY 2026, $67,307 per person
How people get to work
Bowdoinham, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home15.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Bowdoinham, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
389
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
147
0.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 10°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Bowdoinham, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
31.4%
U.S. 33.3% -1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Bowdoinham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 11 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 6.8 mi | 7.1 |
| BathCity | 7.5 mi | 9.1 |
| Lisbon FallsCensus-designated place | 7.7 mi | 3.7 |
| BrunswickCensus-designated place | 8.7 mi | 19.4 |
| LisbonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.5 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.9 |
| SabattusCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| GardinerCity | 13 mi | 15.7 |
| LewistonCity | 14 mi | 34.1 |
| FreeportCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.7 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 2.1 |
| GreeneCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Bowdoinham, ME in?
- Bowdoinham is in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
- What is the population of Bowdoinham, ME?
- About 766 people live in Bowdoinham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Bowdoinham?
- Nearby places include Topsham (5.8 mi), Richmond (6.8 mi), Bath (7.5 mi), Lisbon Falls (7.7 mi), Brunswick (8.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023