Waldo County, ME

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2021 Population

39,618

0.264% 1-year decline

US Senator

Susan Collins

Republican Party

US Senator

Angus King

Independent Party

2021 Median Age

46.5

0.649% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13%

4.01% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$59,880

3.18% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$183,800

8.5% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

18,664

2.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Waldo County, ME had a population of 39.6k people with a median age of 46.5 and a median household income of $59,880. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Waldo County, ME declined from 39,723 to 39,618, a −0.264% decrease and its median household income grew from $58,034 to $59,880, a 3.18% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Waldo County, ME are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), White (Hispanic) (1.16%), Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.765%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.447%).

None of the households in Waldo County, ME reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Waldo County, ME are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Waldo County, ME are Unity College (205 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Waldo County, ME was $183,800, and the homeownership rate was 80%.

Most people in Waldo County, ME drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Waldo County, ME was 2 cars per household.

Waldo County, ME borders Hancock County, ME, Kennebec County, ME, Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, and Somerset County, ME.

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Population & Diversity

Waldo County, ME is home to a population of 39.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.15% of Waldo County, ME residents were born outside of the country (852 people).

In 2021, there were 46.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (37.4k people) in Waldo County, ME than any other race or ethnicity. There were 801 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 460 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%

2021 Citizenship

98.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99% of Waldo County, ME residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Waldo County, ME was 98.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Waldo County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Waldo County, ME

White (Non-Hispanic)
37.4k ± 286
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
801 ± 128
White (Hispanic)
460 ± 68

1.59%

Hispanic Population

630 people

1.59% of the people in Waldo County, ME are hispanic (630 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Waldo County, ME as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Maine.

Most Common Origin

Canada
9,400 ± 2,372 people
Germany
2,803 ± 1,298 people
China
2,753 ± 1,287 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Maine was Canada, the natal country of 9,400 Maine residents, followed by Germany with 2,803 and China with 2,753.

Foreign-Born Population

2.15%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

852 people

2.14%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

851 people

As of 2021, 2.15% of Waldo County, ME residents (852 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Waldo County, ME was 2.14%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Waldo County, ME compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,092 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
416 ± 148
Gulf War (1990s)
263 ± 70

Waldo County, ME has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Waldo County, ME employs 18.7k people. The largest industries in Waldo County, ME are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,011 people), Retail Trade (2,028 people), and Educational Services (1,980 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($155,313), Management of Companies & Enterprises ($81,172), and Utilities ($58,438).

Males in Maine have an average income that is 1.23 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,590. The income inequality in Maine (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

18.7k

2021 Value

± 865

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 6.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waldo County, ME declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 19.1k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Waldo County, ME, are Management Occupations (2,347 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,217 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,640 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Waldo County, ME.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Maine (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

18.7k

2021 Value

± 865

−2.06%

1 Year decline

± 6.63%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Waldo County, ME declined at a rate of −2.06%, from 19.1k employees to 18.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Waldo County, ME, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,011 people), Retail Trade (2,028 people), and Educational Services (1,980 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Waldo County, ME, though some of these residents may live in Waldo County, ME and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,590

Median earning men ± $1,468

$34,479

Median earning women ± $1,641

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,339), Information ($53,125), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,121), Wholesale Trade ($40,089), and Public Administration ($39,735).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Maine. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Maine.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

366
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
238
Manufacturing
227
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$149k
Manufacturing
$141k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$107k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$5.2B
Meat/seafood
$3.92B
Gasoline
$3.45B

In 2020, the top outbound Maine product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $5.2B, followed by Meat/seafood ($3.92B) and Gasoline ($3.45B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Maine products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Maine

$93.4B

Projected 2050 Value in Maine

84.7% growth

In 2020, total outbound Maine trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 84.7% to $93.4B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Maine trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Maine to other states, or from other states to Maine.

Most Common Trade Partners

In 2020, the top outbound Maine domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Massachusetts with $6.04B, followed by New Hampshire with $3.06B and Pennsylvania and $2.13B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Maine shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Waldo County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (2.54%).

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing the state of Maine. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.6%)
Republican Party
Other (2.54%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Waldo County, ME went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.6%), followed by Other (2.54%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Waldo County, ME for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Maine

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Susan Collins

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 1997

Angus King

Senator from Maine

Assumed office on January 3, 2013
The independent senators, Angus King of Maine and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, Senate Democratic Caucus|caucus with the Democrats.

Susan Collins and Angus King are the senators currently representing Maine.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Maine over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Maine

Maine is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Maine have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Waldo County, ME awarded 205 degrees. The student population of Waldo County, ME in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 642 male students and 1,797 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Waldo County, ME are White (185 and 90.2%), followed by Two or More Races (8 and 3.9%), Asian (4 and 1.95%), and Black or African American (4 and 1.95%).

The largest universities in Waldo County, ME by number of degrees awarded are Unity College (205 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Waldo County, ME are Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science (40 and 19.5%), Natural Resource Law Enforcement & Protective Services (37 and 18%), and Geographic Information Science & Cartography (20 and 9.76%).

The median tuition cost in Waldo County, ME for private four year colleges is $11,280.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Waldo County, ME, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 9.19%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,439 (26.3% men and 73.7% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,439 students enrolled in Waldo County, ME, 26.3% men and 73.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,760 records, of which 74.5% were women and 25.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Natural Resource Law Enforcement & Protective Services
30 degree-majors awarded
Wildlife Biology
18 degree-majors awarded
Wildlife, Fish, & Wildlands Science
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Waldo County, ME was Natural Resource Law Enforcement & Protective Services with 30 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Waldo County, ME according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Unity College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

205 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Unity College with 205 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 83 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Waldo County, ME, which is 0.68 times less than the 122 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 185 degrees mean that there were 23.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,280) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,360) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.455% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (350k), Some college (230k), and Bachelors Degree (219k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Waldo County, ME was $183,800 in 2021, which is 0.751 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $169,400 to $183,800, a 8.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Waldo County, ME is 80%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Waldo County, ME have an average commute time of 26.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Waldo County, ME is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Waldo County, ME is $59,880. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Waldo County, ME was Census Tract 410 with a value of $80,958, followed by Census Tract 460.01 and Census Tract 440, with respective values of $70,652 and $70,389.

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waldo County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.26%.

Housing

Property

$183,800

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,371

$13,767

Median Property Taxes

±$712

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Waldo County, ME the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Waldo County, ME compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

80%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 80% of the housing units in Waldo County, ME were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 80.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Waldo County, ME compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 410
Census Tract 460.01
Census Tract 440

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Waldo County, ME was Census Tract 410 with a value of $80,958, followed by Census Tract 460.01 and Census Tract 440, with respective values of $70,652 and $70,389.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Waldo County, ME colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,880

Median Household Income

± $3,391

17.2k

Number of Households

± 814

In 2021, the median household income of the 17.2k households in Waldo County, ME grew to $59,880 from the previous year's value of $58,034.

The following chart displays the households in Waldo County, ME distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Waldo County, ME is from Maine.

0.436

2021 Wage GINI in Maine

0.434

2020 Wage GINI in Maine

In 2021, the income inequality in Maine was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Maine was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Maine in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Maine across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (75.2%)
Worked At Home (11.5%)
Carpooled (8.31%)

In 2021, 75.2% of workers in Waldo County, ME drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (8.31%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

26.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Waldo County, ME have a shorter commute time (26.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.65% of the workforce in Waldo County, ME have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Waldo County, ME compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Waldo County, ME distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Waldo County, ME have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Waldo County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.26%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

13% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Waldo County, ME (5.06k out of 38.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Waldo County, ME is White, followed by Two Or More and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 15.6% of the children was living in poverty in Waldo County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.5%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 72.8 in Waldo County, ME. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 5.62 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

88.6% of the population of Waldo County, ME has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 16.6% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Waldo County, ME see 1369 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1369 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2852 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 384 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,369 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Waldo County, ME

Primary care physicians in Waldo County, ME see an average of 1,369 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,369 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Waldo County, ME in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.9% under 18 years, 16.2% between 18 and 34 years, 41% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.4%

Uninsured

39%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

16.6%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Waldo County, ME declined by 2.03% from 11.6% to 11.4%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Waldo County, ME changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 44.4 in Waldo County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waldo County, ME.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30.3% in Waldo County, ME.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Waldo County, ME.

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