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Waldoboro

Maine · 1,300 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 $14,876. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $148,100. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,300
+1%since 2000
from 1,291 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
241 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.6
−1%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7609761K1K2K1990201020202024Waldoboro
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$14,876
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,603
+22%since 2000
from $20,249 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$279
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
26.3% rent
Afford Score
10.0
+190%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,203)
Black0.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(16)
Asian1.2%(15)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(107)
Diversity Score
8
+184%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+101%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 95.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
31.7%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
32.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
67.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−88.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldoboro, Maine?

Waldoboro, Maine has about 1,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waldoboro, Maine?

The typical household in Waldoboro, Maine earns about $14,876 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 $148,100, and the typical rent is about $279 a month.

How educated are people in Waldoboro, Maine?

About 25.3% 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 30.1% 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 198 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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