COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Waldo County

Maine · 33,018 residents · 729.981 sq mi

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Waldo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $23,148. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $72,000.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.7

US median: 33.0

Less educated

17% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

Stable housing

home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

33,018

−9%vs 2000

vs 36,280 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

45 / sq mi

−9%vs 2000

vs 50 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.7

−12%vs 2000

vs 39.3 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202440K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$23,148

−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $33,986 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,047

−37%vs 2000

vs $17,438 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

16.0%

+2.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 13.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$72,000

+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $85,600 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$354

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $494 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

80.8%

+0.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 79.8% in 2000

19.2% rent

Afford Score

3.1

+23%vs 2000

vs 2.5 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.5%(35,382)

Black0.2%(62)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(215)

Asian0.2%(71)

Other0%

Diversity Score2.4%(877)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.4%(32,812)

Black0.1%(35)

Hispanic / Latino0.6%(201)

Asian0.2%(57)

Other0.3%(114)

Diversity Score3%(1,003)

Diversity Score

+26%vs 2000

vs 2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

16.8%

−5.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 22.3% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

77.4%

−7.2 ptsvs 2000

vs 84.6% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

5.4%

−2.4 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.8% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

27.4 min

+49%vs 2000

vs 18.5 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 Waldo County, Maine?

Waldo County, Maine has about 33,018 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Waldo County, Maine?

The typical household in Waldo County, Maine earns about $23,148 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Waldo County, Maine expensive?

In Waldo County, Maine, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo County, Maine?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Waldo County, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Waldo County, Maine?

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

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

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