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Waldoboro, ME


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Waldoboro, Maine

Waldoboro, Maine, in Lincoln county, is 53 miles NE of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 147 miles NE of Boston, Massachusetts. About 4,916 people people live in Waldoboro.

The People and Families of Waldoboro

In Waldoboro, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Waldoboro had a median family income of $41,042.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($12,750) in Waldoboro than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the town.

Waldoboro Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Waldoboro, about 82% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Waldoboro, 90% of commuters drive to work. The town is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great town for public transportation.

High Points

Waldoboro strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Maine):

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Waldoboro Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Waldoboro, ME

Comparing Waldoboro to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population76
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Men67
Well-Paid Single Women57
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Female Share of the Population46
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married63
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults86
Median Family Income65
People in Middle Class or Better55
People Above Poverty54

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Short Commute Times56
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing105
Housing Recently Built86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents57
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime98
Low Property Crime55

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