Waldo County, Maine Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Waldo County is located in Maine with a total population of 40,006. It is the 11th most populous county out of 16 in Maine. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Waldo County is 46.9 years. This is 5% higher than the state median of 44.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Waldo County is $68,441. This is 5% lower than the state median of $71,773. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.8%. This is 18% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 14% higher than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $239,100. Housing costs are 10% lower than the state median of $266,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 74.0%.

Race & Ethnicity

Waldo County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.6%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 1.1%.

Education

34.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 1% lower than the state rate of 35.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.