City profile · Maine · Census ACS 2023

Waldoboro, ME

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Waldoboro - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

1,487
Residents
$66,290
Median income
$277,200
Median home
$1,403
Median rent (state)

Waldoboro - the verdict

Nationally, Waldoboro sits in the 45th percentile for household income and the 62nd percentile for safety among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

45th
percentile, household income
61st
percentile, home value
54th
percentile, median rent
62nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Waldoboro, ME

Maine's Waldoboro is a small town, with 1,487 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $66,290 per year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 0.0%. Waldoboro's housing stock carries a median value of $277,200, and the median resident age is 53.6 years. About 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 56.6% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Waldoboro reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1041.3 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Maine tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Maine scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,403 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $273 across Maine, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 31.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very Low).

Population

1,487 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Maine

Median Household Income

$66,290 /yr

Poverty 0.0%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Maine average

How does Waldoboro compare to other US cities?

Waldoboro measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 45% higher than other cities
Home value 61% pricier than other cities
Median rent 54% pricier than other cities
Safety 62% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Maine and the picture shifts: Waldoboro ranks #35 of 73 Maine cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Waldoboro against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Maine only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Maine-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Waldoboro near the bottom of Maine's cities

Among the 154 Maine cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Waldoboro ranks #126 - the 0th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Waldoboro only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#53 of 145
63rd percentile in Maine
Median Gross Rent
#100 of 154
32nd percentile in Maine
Median Home Value
#52 of 151
66th percentile in Maine
Poverty Rate
#126 of 154
0th percentile in Maine
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#95 of 154
37th percentile in Maine

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Maine only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

45thIncome percentile
62ndSafety percentile

45th percentile nationally for median household income · 62nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Waldoboro's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Waldoboro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 50 Avg. percentile National median
Waldoboro's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Waldoboro's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$277,200 39th percentile more affordable than 39% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Waldoboro $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Waldoboro, ME Waldoboro, ME's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Waldoboro, ME-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Waldoboro, ME median $66,290/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Waldoboro, ME's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Waldoboro, ME. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 23.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 0.0%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 56.6%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
1,487
Median Income
$66,290
Median Home Value
$277,200
Median Age
53.6
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Labor force participation
56.6%
Bachelor's Degree+
23.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1041.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
37.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1004.1
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
88.2%
Carpool
7.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
1.4%
Work from Home
3.4%

Based on 772 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Maine - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$273
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Maine state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Maine state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Waldoboro sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,403/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
31.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Maine

Randolph
1,479 people
Newport
1,469 people
Kennebunkport
1,450 people
Falmouth
1,447 people
Milo
1,445 people
Freeport
1,544 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Waldoboro's 1,487 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Quincy, MI
1,487 people
Lone Jack, MO
1,487 people
Helena, OK
1,487 people
Kenton, TN
1,487 people
Keshena, WI
1,487 people
Diablo Grande, CA
1,488 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Waldoboro's $66,290 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Cheektowaga, NY
$66,293 median income
Gilbertown, AL
$66,300 median income
Delhi, CA
$66,306 median income
Banner Hill, TN
$66,270 median income
Ottawa, OH
$66,268 median income
Pierce, CO
$66,313 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Waldoboro, ME Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Waldoboro, ME - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 98.3% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.0% White 98.3% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 1.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Waldoboro compares to nearby Maine cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Waldoboro (this city) 1,487 $66,290
Randolph 1,479 $52,917
Newport 1,469 $42,740
Kennebunkport 1,450 $118,922
Census ACS 5-year FIPS ME FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Waldoboro, ME?

What is the population of Waldoboro, ME? +

The population of Waldoboro, ME stands at 1,487 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Waldoboro, ME? +

Median annual household income in Waldoboro runs $66,290, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Waldoboro? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Waldoboro; the closest available measure is the Maine state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Maine vary by metro area.

Is Waldoboro, ME safe? +

Waldoboro has a total crime rate of 1041.3 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Waldoboro, ME? +

A typical home in Waldoboro is worth $277,200, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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