Waldo County, Maine
County
Overview
- County Name
- Waldo County
- State
- Maine
- FIPS Code
- 23027
- State FIPS
- 23
- County FIPS
- 027
Geography
- Land Area
- 730.23 sq mi
- Water Area
- 134.20 sq mi
- Total Area
- 864.43 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.475023
- Longitude
- -69.117429
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 39,775
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 32,688
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 39,158 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 619 | 1.6% |
| White | 37,931 | 95.4% |
| Black | 200 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 72 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 69 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 32,202 | 98.5% |
| Hispanic | 485 | 1.5% |
| White | 31,324 | 95.8% |
| Black | 215 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 188 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 425 | 1.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 68 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 40,192
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $73,298
- Poverty Rate
- 11.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 4,716
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 37,552 | 93.4% |
| Black | 218 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 205 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 31,334
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 10,334 | 33.0% |
| Republican | 9,537 | 30.4% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,843 | 31.4% |
| Other | 16 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 14,921 | 47.6% |
| Female | 16,158 | 51.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 27,952 | 89.2% |
| Hispanic | 395 | 1.3% |
| Black | 36 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 138 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 20,644
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 65.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 18,510 | 66.2% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 59.5% |
| Black | 23 | 63.9% |
| Asian | 82 | 59.4% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 9,887 | 66.3% |
| Female | 10,609 | 65.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 8,077 (26.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 10,387 (33.8%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 22,252
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $264,685
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,012
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.5%
- Work From Home
- 15.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.