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Waldoboro

Maine · 1,291 residents · 5.396 sq mi
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Waldoboro has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,682. Population has declined 14% since 1990. Median home value is $88,200. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,291
−14%since 1990
from 1,498 in 1990
1990 – 2024
239 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 278 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.9
+16%since 1990
from 39.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7609761K1K2K1990201020202024Waldoboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,682
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,083 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,249
+145%since 1990
from $8,272 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−6.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $88,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$413
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $318 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 61.4% in 1990
33.7% rent
3.4
−33%since 1990
from 5.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,473)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(8)
Diversity Score4.1%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,267)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.7%(9)
Diversity Score2.9%(37)
3
−30%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.2%
+14.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−34%since 1990
from 22.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldoboro, Maine?

Waldoboro, Maine has about 1,291 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waldoboro, Maine?

The typical household in Waldoboro, Maine earns about $25,682 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldoboro, Maine expensive?

In Waldoboro, Maine, the median home is worth about $88,200, and the typical rent is about $413 a month.

How educated are people in Waldoboro, Maine?

About 19.6% of adults age 25 and over in Waldoboro, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldoboro, Maine?

About 17.3% of people in Waldoboro, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldoboro, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldoboro, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 207 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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