Waldo County, Maine
ME · FIPS 23027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 40,192 | — | #1,201 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,782 | -3.1% | #987 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 47.4 years | +21.9% | #412 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $257,700 | -8.6% | #855 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,021 | -12.2% | #925 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | -4.7% | #1,278 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Waldo County has a population of 40,192, making it the #1,201 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Waldo County is $72,782, ranking #987 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.0% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Waldo County is $257,700 (-8.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,021/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.9%.
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90.8% of residents in Waldo County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% below the national rate.
About Waldo County, Maine
Waldo County, Maine has a total population of 40,192, making it the 1,201st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Waldo County is 47.4 years, which is 21.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Waldo County is $72,782, which ranks #987 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Waldo County is $257,700, 8.6% below the national median. Renters in Waldo County pay a median gross rent of $1,021 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Waldo County, 34.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.0% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 28.8 min.
Waldo County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.6%).
All data for Waldo County, Maine comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.