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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Waterville

Maine · 15,605 residents · 13.532 sq mi
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Waterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,816. Population has declined 9% since 1990. Median home value is $76,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,605
−9%since 1990
from 17,096 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,153 / sq mi
−9%since 1990
from 1,263 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+10%since 1990
from 32.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Waterville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,816
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,617 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,430
+37%since 1990
from $12,002 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.2%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$76,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $74,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$407
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $359 in 1990
US average: $602
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 49.4% in 1990
50.9% rent
2.8
−14%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(16,804)
Black0.6%(103)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(109)
Asian0.7%(112)
Diversity Score5.7%(982)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(14,857)
Black0.8%(119)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(171)
Asian1%(161)
Diversity Score7.2%(1,127)
7
+26%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.0%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 22.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.9 min
−9%since 1990
from 15.3 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 Waterville, Maine?

Waterville, Maine has about 15,605 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Maine?

The typical household in Waterville, Maine earns about $26,816 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 $76,200, and the typical rent is about $407 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Maine?

About 21.0% 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 19.2% of people in Waterville, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waterville, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Waterville, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,491 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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