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Damariscotta, ME
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Maine. ZIP codes: 04543.
Population
1,100
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
318
ZIP codes
1
Damariscotta and its ZIP codes
Damariscotta at a glance
- Damariscotta is about 7.1 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $67,647, 9% below the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $419,100 (41% above Maine) and median rent is $930 a month.
Local data for Damariscotta, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Damariscotta, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,647
Poverty rate
15.7%
Median home value
$419,100
Median rent
$930/mo
Homeownership
69.6%
Bachelor's or higher
49.2%
Median age
60.1
Average commute
15.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (292), German Americans (143), Scottish Americans (35).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Damariscotta.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,573
11,388 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$71,007
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$334M
FY 2026, $9,470 per person
How people get to work
Damariscotta, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 15.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Damariscotta, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
413
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
321
1.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / 15°F
49.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Damariscotta, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
29.9%
U.S. 33.3% -3.4 pts
Diabetes
13.5%
U.S. 12.1% +1.4 pts
Smoking
11.7%
U.S. 12.8% -1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.3%
U.S. 11.1% -3.8 pts
ZIP codes in Damariscotta
1 in or overlapping Damariscotta. Population shown
Cities near Damariscotta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewcastleCensus-designated place | 1.2 mi | 2.2 |
| WiscassetCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 3.9 |
| WaldoboroCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Boothbay HarborCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| RichmondCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 7.1 |
| BathCity | 17 mi | 9.1 |
| ThomastonCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 2.1 |
| GardinerCity | 18 mi | 15.7 |
| RandolphCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| BowdoinhamCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.6 |
| FarmingdaleCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 2.4 |
| RocklandCity | 20 mi | 12.8 |
| TopshamCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 11 |
| BrunswickCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 19.4 |
| HallowellCity | 23 mi | 5.9 |
| AugustaCity | 24 mi | 55.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Damariscotta, ME in?
- Damariscotta is in Lincoln County, Maine.
- What ZIP codes are in Damariscotta, ME?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Damariscotta include 04543.
- What is the population of Damariscotta, ME?
- About 1,100 people live in Damariscotta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Damariscotta?
- Nearby places include Newcastle (1.2 mi), Wiscasset (7.6 mi), Waldoboro (8.6 mi), Boothbay Harbor (13 mi), Richmond (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023