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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Waldo County

Maine · 36,280 residents · 729.981 sq mi
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Waldo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,986. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $85,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,280
+10%since 1990
from 33,018 in 1990
1990 – 2025
50 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 45 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+13%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
32K34K37K39K41K1990201020202024Waldo County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,986
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,148 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,438
+58%since 1990
from $11,047 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$85,600
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $72,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $354 in 1990
US average: $602
79.8%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
20.2% rent
2.5
−19%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(32,812)
Black0.1%(35)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(201)
Asian0.2%(57)
Diversity Score3%(1,003)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(35,382)
Black0.2%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(215)
Asian0.2%(71)
Diversity Score2.4%(877)
2
−20%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.3%
+5.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.6%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.8%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 27.4 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 Waldo County, Maine?

Waldo County, Maine has about 36,280 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Waldo County, Maine earns about $33,986 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 $85,600, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo County, Maine?

About 22.3% 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 13.9% of people in Waldo County, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Waldo County, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Waldo County, Maine has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,262 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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