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Waterville

Maine · 15,722 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 $33,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $109,000. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% 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
15,722
+1%since 2000
from 15,605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,162 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,153 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
+3%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
15K16K16K17K17K1990201020202024Waterville
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,461
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,816 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,411
+18%since 2000
from $16,430 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,000
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$614
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $407 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
11.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(14,554)
Black1%(164)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(374)
Asian1.2%(187)
Other2.3%(365)
Diversity Score16.6%(2,616)
Diversity Score
17
+130%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
16.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.9%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waterville, Maine?

Waterville, Maine has about 15,722 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Waterville, Maine?

The typical household in Waterville, Maine earns about $33,461 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 $109,000, and the typical rent is about $614 a month.

How educated are people in Waterville, Maine?

About 23.1% 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 23.5% 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 1,374 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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