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Waldo, Maine

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Population in 2010: 762.
Population change since 2000: +4.0%
Males: 398  (52.2%)
Females: 364  (47.8%)
Median resident age:

42.9 years
Maine median age:

43.0 years

Zip codes: 04915.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $54,627 (it was $29,063 in 2000)
Waldo:

$54,627
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $29,767 (it was $14,030 in 2000)

Waldo town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $243,576 (it was $83,400 in 2000)
Waldo:

$243,576
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $270,070; detached houses: $293,055; townhouses or other attached units: $325,130; in 2-unit structures: $297,158; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $211,194; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $284,526; mobile homes: $128,233; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $21,180
March 2022 cost of living index in Waldo: 91.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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  • Races in Waldo, ME (2010)
    • 73396.2%White alone
    • 111.4%Two or more races
    • 70.9%Hispanic
    • 60.8%American Indian alone
    • 30.4%Asian alone
    • 10.1%Black alone
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 5 registered sex offenders living in Waldo, Maine as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Waldo is 152 to 1.


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Ancestries: English (25.2%), United States (10.0%), Irish (9.8%), French (8.2%), German (7.8%), Scottish (4.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated on 03/17/1845

Elevation: 261 feet

Land area: 19.4 square miles.

Population density: 39 people per square mile   (very low).

Waldo, Maine map

13 residents are foreign born

This town:

1.8%
Maine:

2.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Waldo town:

1.0% ($809)
Maine:

1.5% ($1,417)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (80.4 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (178.9 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (348.7 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Morrill, ME (2.1 miles ),
Belfast, ME (2.2 miles ),
Brooks, ME (2.3 miles ),
Swanville, ME (2.4 miles ),
Belmont, ME (2.5 miles ),
Knox, ME (2.6 miles ),
Searsmont, ME (2.8 miles ),
Searsport, ME (2.9 miles )

Latitude: 44.46 N, Longitude: 69.09 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 207

Distribution of median household income in Waldo, ME in 2022
Waldo satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 8 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2021: 7 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2020: 6 buildings, average cost: $248,200
  • 2019: 5 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2018: 5 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2017: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2016: 4 buildings, average cost: $75,000
  • 2015: 7 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2014: 7 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2013: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2012: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2011: 8 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2010: 10 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2009: 10 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2008: 12 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2007: 17 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2006: 22 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2005: 26 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2004: 29 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2003: 27 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2002: 25 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2001: 23 buildings, average cost: $89,800
  • 2000: 25 buildings, average cost: $108,600
  • 1999: 27 buildings, average cost: $86,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Waldo, ME residents
Average permit cost in Waldo, ME
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.0%
Maine:

3.4%
Unemployment by year
Most common industries in Waldo, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.5%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (4.6%)
  • Wood products (4.6%)
  • Social assistance (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (13.3%)
  • Wood products (7.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (6.1%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (6.1%)
  • Textile mills & textile products (5.5%)
  • Educational services (5.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Educational services (16.0%)
  • Health care (14.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (9.8%)
  • Social assistance (8.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (6.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.1%)
  • Public administration (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Waldo, ME (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.3%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.7%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.9%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Fishing, hunting, and forestry occupations (6.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (4.8%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.2%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.1%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)

Average climate in Waldo, Maine

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Earthquake activity:

Waldo-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 79% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 98.1 miles away from Waldo center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 227.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 228.2 miles away from Waldo center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 141.4 miles away from Waldo center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 262.5 miles away from the city center
On 2/26/1999 at 03:38:43, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, Depth: 2.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 21.1 miles away from Waldo center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Waldo County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 11, Snows: 3, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Waldo topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Waldo:

  • HARBOR HILL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 5 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • BRADBURY MANOR (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • THE COMMONS AT TALL PINES (Nursing Home, about 6 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • DIALYSIS CLINIC INC. - BELFAST (Dialysis Facility, about 7 miles away; BELFAST, ME)
  • WALDO COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL Critical Access Hospitals (about 7 miles away; BELFAST, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Waldo:

  • Husson University (about 30 miles; Bangor, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,421)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 36 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)
  • University of Maine (about 37 miles; Orono, ME; FT enrollment: 8,931)
  • University of Maine at Farmington (about 54 miles; Farmington, ME; FT enrollment: 2,036)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 80 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 81 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 82 miles; Standish, ME; FT enrollment: 2,010)

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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Waldo Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Hadley Cemetery (1), Harding Cemetery (2), Shorey Cemetery (3), Evans Corner Cemetery (4), Piper Cemetery (5), Paul Cemetery (6). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: White Brook (A), Dead Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attraction: North East Wilderness Adventure Guide Service (Tours & Charters; 240 Savage Road) (1). Display/hide its approximate location on the map

Waldo County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Waldo and their reported violations in the past:

WALDO COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER (Population served: 305, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
BELFAST AREA CHILDRENS CENTER (Population served: 46, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
Average household size:
This town:

2.3 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

66.0%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

7.5%
Whole state:

9.4%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

16.8%
Whole state:

10.9%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

6.7%
Whole state:

4.1%

For population 15 years and over in Waldo:

Marital status in Waldo, ME
  • Never married: 20.7%
  • Now married: 58.3%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 5.1%
  • Divorced: 15.9%

For population 25 years and over in Waldo:

  • High school or higher: 78.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.7%
  • Unemployed: 8.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 29.2 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.5
Maine average:

11.2

Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Waldo, ME (based on Waldo County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant2,20420
Evangelical Protestant1,71123
Catholic9003
Other5547
None33,417-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Here:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 7
This county:

1.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 27
Here:

7.02 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 34
Waldo County:

8.84 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

9.2%
State:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.1%
State:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Waldo:

  • WZON (620 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WABI (910 AM; 5 kW; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WSKW (1160 AM; 10 kW; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INCORPORATED)
  • WDEA (1370 AM; 5 kW; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WFAU (1280 AM; 5 kW; GARDINER, ME; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRKD (1450 AM; 1 kW; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Waldo:

  • WFZX (101.7 FM; SEARSPORT, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBFB (104.7 FM; BELFAST, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWBX (97.1 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WMEP (90.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WQSS (102.5 FM; CAMDEN, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WKIT-FM (100.3 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: THE ZONE CORPORATION)
  • WWMJ (95.7 FM; ELLSWORTH, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WERU-FM (89.9 FM; BLUE HILL, ME; Owner: SALT POND COMMUNITY B/C COMPANY)
  • WMCM (103.3 FM; ROCKLAND, ME; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WBYA (105.5 FM; ISLESBORO, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMTED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBQX (106.9 FM; THOMASTON, ME; Owner: MARINER BROADCASTING LIMITED PARTNER)
  • WWWA (95.3 FM; WINSLOW, ME; Owner: LIGHT OF LIFE MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • WMEH (90.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WQCB (106.5 FM; BREWER, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WEZQ (92.9 FM; BANGOR, ME; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WCTB (93.5 FM; FAIRFIELD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WHQO (107.9 FM; SKOWHEGAN, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN WIRELESS, INC.)
  • WMME-FM (92.3 FM; AUGUSTA, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Waldo:

  • WABI-TV (Channel 5; BANGOR, ME; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING SERVICE)
  • W36CK (Channel 36; BANGOR, ME; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCKD-LP (Channel 30; BANGOR/DEDHAM, ME; Owner: J. MCLEOD, ME FAMILY B/CING., INC.)

Waldo fatal accident list:

Aug 18, 2020 11:06 PM, Sr-131, Sr-7, Lat: 44.491289, Lon: -69.099517, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Dec 24, 2018 12:19 AM, Sr-Waldo Station Road, Lat: 44.472239, Lon: -69.144969, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Mar 7, 2016 01:29 PM, Sr-131 Waldo Station Road, Lat: 44.498519, Lon: -69.091869, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1
Jun 29, 2006 09:00 AM, Sr-131, Sr-137, Lat: 44.472930, Lon: -69.137520, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 7, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 5Number of bridges
  • 16ft / 5.4mTotal length
  • 1,807Total average daily traffic
  • 88Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,497Total future (year 2034) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • 1022 Waterville Road (Lat: 44.454167 Lon: -69.097222), Type: Building, Structure height: 9 m, Call Sign: WRTL918,
    Assigned Frequencies: 465.000 MHz, Grant Date: 07/02/2022, Expiration Date: 07/02/2032, Certifier: Rick Amero, Registrant: Visiplex, 1287 Barclay Boulevard, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, Phone: (847) 229-0250, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: KC2ENR, Licensee ID: L01002919, Grant Date: 01/31/2019, Expiration Date: 01/31/2029, Registrant: Earl Slack, 1400 Waterville Road, Waldo, ME 04915

  • Call Sign: N1CBJ, Licensee ID: L00244823, Grant Date: 01/14/2004, Expiration Date: 04/12/2014, Cancellation Date: 04/13/2016, Certifier: Philip W Cunningham, Registrant: Philip W Cunningham, 1235 Waldo Station Rd, Waldo, ME 04915

  • Call Sign: N1ECC, Licensee ID: L00214474, Grant Date: 03/03/2000, Expiration Date: 05/29/2010, Cancellation Date: 05/30/2012, Registrant: Robert Fish, 717 Waldo Station Rd, Waldo, ME 04915

  • Call Sign: N1HFL, Licensee ID: L00357766, Grant Date: 06/01/2021, Expiration Date: 05/28/2031, Certifier: Margaret R Fish, Registrant: Margaret R Fish, 717 Waldo Station Rd, Waldo, ME 04915

  • Call Sign: KC1BPP, Licensee ID: L01858521, Grant Date: 04/17/2014, Expiration Date: 04/17/2024, Certifier: Jacob A Allenwood, Registrant: Jacob A Allenwood, 464 East Waldo Rd, Waldo, ME 04915


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Waldo, ME
  • 72.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 21.5%Wood
  • 3.0%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%Coal or coke
  • 0.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Waldo, ME
  • 69.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 27.6%Wood
  • 3.4%Electricity


Waldo compared to Maine state average:

  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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