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Waldoboro

Maine · 1,233 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 $33,158. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Maine median. 39% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,233
−4%since 2000
from 1,291 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
229 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.6
−1%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609761K1K2K1990201020202024Waldoboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,158
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,187
−10%since 2000
from $20,249 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
44.6% rent
Vacancy rate
23.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+21%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,267)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0.7%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(37)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(1,172)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(23)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other2.7%(34)
Diversity Score12.6%(156)
Diversity Score
13
+335%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+30%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
60.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldoboro, Maine?

Waldoboro, Maine has about 1,233 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldoboro, Maine?

The typical household in Waldoboro, Maine earns about $33,158 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 $137,500, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Waldoboro, Maine?

About 38.6% 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 21.2% 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 265 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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