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Waldo County

Maine · 38,786 residents · 729.981 sq mi
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Waldo County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,312. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $150,300. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,786
+7%since 2000
from 36,280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
53 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 50 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+12%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
32K34K37K39K41K1990201020202024Waldo County
202440K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,312
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,986 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,213
+27%since 2000
from $17,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,300
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$647
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $494 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.0%
−32.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
21.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
30.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+44%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(37,453)
Black0.3%(122)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(349)
Asian0.4%(149)
Other1.5%(575)
Diversity Score7.6%(2,935)
Diversity Score
8
+213%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+41%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.8%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.5%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Waldo County, Maine?

Waldo County, Maine has about 38,786 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Waldo County, Maine earns about $41,312 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 $150,300, and the typical rent is about $647 a month.

How educated are people in Waldo County, Maine?

About 23.1% 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 14.6% 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 5,768 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 430Census Tract 420Census Tract 450Census Tract 460.02Census Tract 470Census Tract 440Census Tract 410Census Tract 460.01
18 ZIP codes
ZIP 04915ZIP 04849ZIP 04496ZIP 04974ZIP 04981ZIP 04986ZIP 04988ZIP 04952ZIP 04921ZIP 04973ZIP 04941ZIP 04354ZIP 04438ZIP 04951ZIP 04987ZIP 04949ZIP 04922ZIP 04848
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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