Waldo County, ME Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 40,454 | 1,383,146 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 47.5 | 39.1 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.34% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.3 | 43.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 17,476 | 589,061 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Waldo County grew by 4.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 40,006 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Waldo County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $68,794 | $72,025 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.14% | 5.08% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% | 3.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Waldo County is about 4% lower than in Maine.
Housing
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $261,932 | $248,766 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $969 | $1,084 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.9% | 74.0% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Waldo County is about 22.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $969 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Waldo County spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 20.7 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 41.5 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 173 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,685 | $5,355 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 14.1% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,970 | 4,904 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 720 | 1,015 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Maine:
Aroostook County (13.9 min), Knox County (16.3 min), Washington County (16.7 min).
Slowest:
York County (23.5 min), Oxford County (23.3 min), Somerset County (22.5 min).
The average commute time in Waldo County is 22 minutes, longer than the 21 minutes in Maine.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Waldo County has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31.5% | 31.9% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.25 | 2.27 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.4), Sagadahoc County (0.3), Hancock County (0.3).
Lowest:
Somerset County (0.2), Piscataquis County (0.2), Aroostook County (0.2).
Health
Waldo County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Waldo County | Maine Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.9 | 78.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 13.2% | 13.9% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.3% | 18.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Maine:
Cumberland County (0.8), York County (0.8), Sagadahoc County (0.8).
Lowest:
Washington County (0.8), Piscataquis County (0.8), Aroostook County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Waldo County, Maine.
What is the population of Waldo County, Maine?
The population of Waldo County, Maine is 40,454, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Waldo County, Maine?
The population density of Waldo County, Maine is 47.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Waldo County, Maine?
The median household income in Waldo County, Maine is $68,794, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Waldo County, Maine?
The median home price in Waldo County, Maine is $261,932, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Waldo County, Maine?
The unemployment rate in Waldo County, Maine is 4.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.