For the purposes of this article, the term 'population' refers to the number of people who live in West Gardiner. The town is located in Kennebec County, Maine, United States. The population of the town was estimated at 3,671 as of the 2020 census. It is considered to be part of the Augusta, Maine micropolitan New England City and Town Area.
In West Gardiner, about 45% of households consist of single individuals. This number is considerably lower than the state and national averages. This city is only 10.6% smaller than the United States average. The percentage of single people in West Gardiner is also lower than the average population density in the city. Despite the low percentage of singles, West Gardiner remains one of the most family-oriented communities in the region.
The population of the city is largely white, with a relatively high percentage of middle-aged adults and those in their late 20s and early 40s. There are fewer single adults and families in West Gardiner than in other cities. The number of children under eighteen is slightly lower than the state average. According to the U.S. Census, the city has a slightly lower than average percentage of vacant dwellings. There are at least one nursing home in the area.
The median property value in West Gardiner, ME was $140,700 in 2019. This number is 0.725 times smaller than the national average. The homeownership rate in West Gardiner is 60.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. The largest industries in West Gardiner, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance, Retail Trade, and Public Administration. The highest paying industries in West Gardiner are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, and Hunting & Mining, which account for 0.2% of the population.