Town · Maine
Waterford, Maine
Waterford, town, in Oxford County, Maine. Waterford had 1,632 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,570 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,295 (±186). GEOID 2301780635.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,570 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,295 ±186
Median household income
$66,071
±$16,508 (90% margin)
Maine: $74,733
Median home value
$273,800
±$36,054 (90% margin)
Maine: $296,600
Median gross rent
$870
±$405 (90% margin)
Maine: $1,139
Where is Waterford and what county is it in?
Waterford is a town in Oxford County, Maine. It covers 50.3 square miles of land, 31 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Waterford, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,632 people lived in Waterford on July 1, 2025, up 3.9% since 2020, in line with Maine (+3.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,570 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,295 (±186).
| Measure | Waterford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,295±186 | 59,255 | no clear change |
| Households | 584±59 | 24,140 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.22 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,003±88 | 36,855 | −127 |
Waterford's population since 2000
From 1,455 in 2000 to 1,632 in 2025: up 12.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Waterford 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 Waterford?
The median resident of Waterford is 54.3 years old; 12.9% are under 18 and 27.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.4%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | Waterford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 54.3±1.6 | 48.2 | +4.8 |
| Under 18 years | 12.9%±4.7 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.7%±5.3 pts | 23.9% | – |
| Male | 46.7%±4.0 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5%±2.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.4%±3.7 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±3.2 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.5%±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±4.0 pts | 18.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.8%±3.1 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.2%±2.6 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.5%±6.6 pts | 24.0% | +13.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.3%±3.9 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6%±2.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Waterford earn?
Half of Waterford's 584 households earn less than $66,071 a year (±$16,508), against $60,173 in Oxford County and $74,733 in Maine. In 2015-2019 it was $66,480 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Waterford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $66,071±$16,508 | $60,173 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $119,574±$44,412 | $81,916 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,888±$20,991 | $35,412 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.4%±6.8 pts | 13.8% | +8.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 31.1%±27.9 pts | 19.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.7%±5.1 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2%±2.5 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.2%±3.8 pts | 87.5% | – |
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 Waterford?
Owners occupy 88.2% of Waterford's occupied homes and renters 11.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $273,800 by its owner (±$36,054). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Waterford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $273,800±$36,054 | $217,300 | +$71,720 |
| Median gross rent | $870±$405 | $836 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.6%±19.7 pts | 40.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,446±$113 | $1,442 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 88.2%±5.0 pts | 80.6% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 11.8%±5.0 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Housing units | 1,003±88 | 36,855 | −127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±2.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.9%±17.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.5%±4.3 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.0%±4.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.0%±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 18.6%±4.6 pts | 22.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.5%±4.5 pts | 6.9% | – |
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 Waterford building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units in Waterford in 2025 (6 in single-family houses), 3.7 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 Waterford work and get to work?
71.0% of Waterford's workers drive alone and 18.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes.
| Measure | Waterford | Oxford County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9%±5.5 pts | 56.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9%±1.9 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 71.0%±7.5 pts | 73.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.9%±4.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±4.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.8%±6.4 pts | 13.6% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min±4.3 | 28.9 min | +7.3 min |
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 Waterford?
No census tract lies mostly in Waterford; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9666Oxford County | 3,185 | $75,135 |
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 Waterford) · Census block assignment files
How does Waterford compare with other places in Maine?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Waterford is the 5,656th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 177th-most populous of 454 in Maine.
Waterford ranks 204th 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 | 177th | 454 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 126th | 273 |
| Residents per square mile | 334th | 353 |
| Median household income | 204th | 349 |
| Per capita income | 36th | 353 |
| Median home value | 157th | 352 |
| Median gross rent | 234th | 301 |
| Poverty rate | 60th | 277 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 168th | 352 |
| Median age | 49th | 353 |
| Owner-occupied share | 90th | 353 |
| Work from home | 94th | 275 |
| Travel time to work | 33rd | 352 |
Waterford's figures with every place in Maine (CSV)
Every place in Maine, sortable · Compare Waterford 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 Waterford?
17 of the 57 figures for Waterford 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 Waterford 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.