Town · Maine
Waldoboro, Maine
Waldoboro, town, in Lincoln County, Maine. Waldoboro had 5,324 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 5,154 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 5,253 (±14). GEOID 2301579550.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
5,324
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 5,154 · ACS 2020-2024: 5,253 ±14
Median household income
$69,107
±$8,160 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$274,900
±$38,563 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$348
±$153 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Waldoboro and what county is it in?
Waldoboro is a town in Lincoln County, Maine. It covers 71.5 square miles of land, 72 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Waldoboro: Waldoboro (CDP, 1,300 in 2020).
Waldoboro is the same area as Census Tract 9752 of Lincoln County: the tract's figures are Waldoboro's own.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waldoboro, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 5,324 people lived in Waldoboro on July 1, 2025, up 3.4% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 5,154 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 5,253 (±14).
| Measure | Waldoboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 5,253±14 | 36,099 | +244 |
| Households | 2,582±207 | 16,592 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.03±0.16 | 2.13 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,761±242 | 23,922 | no clear change |
Waldoboro's population since 2000
From 4,916 in 2000 to 5,324 in 2025: up 8.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waldoboro as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Waldoboro?
The median resident of Waldoboro is 50.1 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 22.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.6%.
| Measure | Waldoboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.1±4.6 | 51.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 15.6%±3.7 pts | 16.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.6%±4.3 pts | 29.4% | – |
| Male | 54.3%±3.1 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.7%±3.8 pts | 93.1% | −5.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±1.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.7 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±2.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.9%±2.1 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.3%±3.0 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.6%±4.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| With a disability | 17.8%±5.8 pts | 16.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±4.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.6%±2.1 pts | 95.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.9%±6.1 pts | 40.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±3.0 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 97.0%±2.0 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Waldoboro earn?
Half of Waldoboro's 2,582 households earn less than $69,107 a year (±$8,160), against $76,875 in Lincoln County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 the median was $50,543 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $18,564 after inflation. 9.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waldoboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $69,107±$8,160 | $76,875 | +$18,564 |
| Mean household income | $85,105±$12,572 | $99,809 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,132±$5,957 | $45,631 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.6%±3.9 pts | 7.9% | −10.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.3%±4.6 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.7%±4.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5%±4.4 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.2%±7.5 pts | 89.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Waldoboro?
Owners occupy 78.6% of Waldoboro's occupied homes and renters 21.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $274,900 by its owner (±$38,563). The median renter pays $348 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Waldoboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $274,900±$38,563 | $332,700 | +$65,436 |
| Median gross rent | $348±$153 | $1,055 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 12.6%±15.9 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,433±$119 | $1,605 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.6%±6.6 pts | 82.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.4%±6.6 pts | 17.5% | – |
| Housing units | 2,761±242 | 23,922 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.9 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.4%±7.3 pts | 83.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.0%±4.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±2.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.9%±4.2 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 22.2%±6.4 pts | 26.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.6%±5.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Waldoboro building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units in Waldoboro in 2025 (20 in single-family houses), 3.8 per 1,000 residents against 4.9 across Maine.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Waldoboro work and get to work?
83.7% of Waldoboro's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Waldoboro | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±6.7 pts | 56.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.7%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.7%±5.9 pts | 72.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±4.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6%±4.4 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min±3.7 | 23.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Waldoboro?
1 census tract lies mostly in Waldoboro (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9752Lincoln County | 5,253 | $69,107 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Waldoboro) · Census block assignment files
How does Waldoboro compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waldoboro is the 2,190th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 44th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Waldoboro ranks 189th of 349 places in Maine with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 44th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 141st | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 238th | 353 |
| Median household income | 189th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 140th | 353 |
| Median home value | 154th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 300th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 165th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 174th | 352 |
| Median age | 112th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 215th | 353 |
| Travel time to work | 168th | 352 |
Waldoboro's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Waldoboro with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Waldoboro?
21 of the 57 figures for Waldoboro on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Waldoboro are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.