CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Waterville

Maine · 17,096 residents · 13.532 sq mi

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Waterville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $22,617. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $74,700.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 32.3

US median: 33.0

Average education

22% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Less affordable

home values up 29%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

17,096

+10%vs 2000

vs 15,605 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,263 / sq mi

+10%vs 2000

vs 1,153 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

32.3

−9%vs 2000

vs 35.6 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202417K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$22,617

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $26,816 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$12,002

−27%vs 2000

vs $16,430 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.0%

−3.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 19.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$74,700

+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $76,200 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$359

+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $407 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

49.4%

+0.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 49.1% in 2000

50.6% rent

Afford Score

3.3

+16%vs 2000

vs 2.8 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic95.2%(14,857)

Black0.8%(119)

Hispanic / Latino1.1%(171)

Asian1%(161)

Other0%

Diversity Score7.2%(1,127)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,804)

Black0.6%(103)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(109)

Asian0.7%(112)

Other0.5%(77)

Diversity Score5.7%(982)

Diversity Score

−20%vs 2000

vs 7 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

22.2%

+1.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.0% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.5%

−8.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 82.7% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

9.5%

+1.3 ptsvs 2000

vs 8.2% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

15.3 min

+10%vs 2000

vs 13.9 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Maine?

Waterville, Maine has about 17,096 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Maine?

The typical household in Waterville, Maine earns about $22,617 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waterville, Maine expensive?

In Waterville, Maine, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Maine?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in Waterville, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waterville, Maine?

About 16.0% of people in Waterville, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

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